Legal Question in Family Law in New York

wife filed for divorce in her hometown (nassau co ny) , I live in Erie Co upstate ny . Should my attorney be from her general area?


Asked on 9/09/12, 10:23 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Your attorney should be in the county in which the case is being heard - in this case, Nassau.

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Answered on 9/09/12, 11:05 am
Jordan Trager Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.

If you have to appear in court with your attorney it would be better to have local counsel. Otherwise you will be billed for his travel time to court.

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Answered on 9/10/12, 7:23 am


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