YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR LAWYER
GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION: THE DIVISION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE (ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT)
HEALTH INSURANCE
DIVISION OF DEBTS
PRIOR TO THE DIVORCE DECREE
POST-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
CUSTODY
GRANDPARENT VISITATION
CHILD SUPPORT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
ANATOMY OF A TYPICAL DIVORCE ACTION IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY
SUMMARY OF SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW
RESOURCES AND READINGS - PACE WOMEN'S JUSTICE CENTER
78 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10603
Main Phone (914) 422-4069
Helpline Phone (914) 287-0739
Fax (914) 422-4102
Provides legal information related to domestic violence and all aspects of family law including divorce, equitable distribution, child support, and custody. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone (914) 287-0739
The Legal Helpline offers free legal information on a number of different issues, and also provides referrals. Brief messages can be left 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Attorneys staffing the Legal Helpline return phone calls during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Phone (914) 287-0739
A PWJC program, designed to match attorneys with individuals with a moderate income, who have some resources, but cannot afford prevailing attorney rates. PWJC manages the client application process and facilitates the attorney match.
Phone (914) 287-0739
78 North Broadway
White Plains, N.Y. 10603
914-422-4188
pwjcwalkinclinic@pace.edu
A resource center for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. Clients have access to legal help when and where they need it most. Services are available to everyone regardless of financial means, race, gender, sexual orientation or immigration status. All services are free and confidential; multilingual services are available.
78 North Broadway
White Plains, N.Y. 10603
914-287-0739
Provides comprehensive, free legal representation to low-income victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Westchester and Putnam Counties. Attorneys assist clients with myriad legal issues, including orders of protection, custody and visitation, child support, spousal support and divorce.
78 North Broadway
White Plains, N.Y. 10603
914-287-0739
Provides free legal representation to low-income residents of Westchester and Putnam Counites who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking.
Clients are represented in cases in which there are no financial issues or children OR custody and child supports orders are in effect.
(FCLP) provides immediate legal assistance for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse in the Family Courts of Westchester County. Services are available to everyone regardless of financial means, race, gender, sexual orientation or immigration status. All services are free and confidential; multilingual services are available.
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Second Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 995-7400
53 South Broadway, 2nd floor
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 231-2886
26 Garden Street, 4th floor
New Rochelle, NY. 10801
(914) 813-5101
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
For hearing impaired 1-800-787-3224
In New York State 1-800-942-6906
9 AM - 5 PM M-F
deafhelp@thehotline.org24/7 at 1(800) 787-3224
Videophone at 1(855) 812-1001 (Monday-Friday 9-5 PST)
350 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12054
www.nyscadv.orgPhone (518) 482-5465
Fax (518) 482-3807
English-In State (800) 942-6906
Spanish-In State (800) 942-6908
nyscadv@nyscadv.orgThe New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Coalition) is a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to eradicate domestic violence and to ensure the provision of effective and appropriate services to victims of domestic violence through community outreach, education, training, technical assistance and policy development.
580 White Plains Road, Suite 510
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 345-0700
20 South Broadway, Suite 1109
Yonkers, NY 10701
344 Main Street, Suite 301
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-4646
300 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 201
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 345-0700
29 Sterling Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 949-1212
MHA Family Abuse 24-Hour Hotline - (914) 347-4558
The Family Abuse Court Services Program trains community volunteers to help individuals who are seeking an order of protection from the Family Courts in Yonkers, White Plains and New Rochelle. The program, which provides crisis support for abused family members, is an on-site service available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and is free of charge.
Westchester County Office of Child Support Enforcement
100 East First Street, 5th Floor
Mt. Vernon, NY 10550-3488
Newyorkchildsupport.comsocialservices.westchestergov.comInformation and assistance on court-ordered child support.
Headquarters
845 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10603
914-761-0600
hdq@wjcs.comThe Westchester Jewish Community Services offers a variety of services to all members of the community such as home care, mental health services, abuse and violence prevention services, self-help and community education, clinical services, supportive services, and emergency assistances.
845 N Broadway
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 761-0600 ext. 308
Information about self-help organizations.
399 Knollwood Rd, Suite 200
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 824-5070
www.nylawfund.org/attorney.shtmlIdentification of publicly censured, suspended or disbarred attorneys. Website provides information on how to file a complaint.
15th Floor
321 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610-4714
(312) 988-5325
www.abanet.org/cpr/ethics.htmlThe A.B.A. Data Bank logs public discipline orders from most states, including New York.
4201 N. 24th St. Ste 240
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(480) 696-6075
www.collaborativepractice.comThe International Academy of Collaborative Professional&s purpose is to increase understanding of the benefits of collaboration for marriage dissolution, child custody, and co-parenting issues.
Westchester:
Cluster Inc.
20 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 963-6440
Rockland:
Rockland Mediation Center
15 North Mill St. Ste 217
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 512-8730
Westchester County
480 Mamaroneck Ave.
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 703-3122
Nassau County
585 Stewart Avenue Suite 610
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 222-0101
Suffolk County
145 Commack Road Suite 7
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 231-0031
Manhattan
120 East 36th Street Apartment 1G
New York, NY 10016
(212) 490-0992
Honorable Alan D. Scheinkman
Administrative Judge
Ninth Judicial District
111 MLK Jr. Boulevard
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 824-5100
Passport Services:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.htmlChild Abduction:
http://travel.state.gov/abduction/solutions/locatechildren/locatechildren_3850.htmlLegal matters and documentation in order to prevent children from being taken out of the country by one parent, and advice on what to do if this situation has already occurred.
PO Box 203
Pleasantville, NY 10570
24-Hour Hotline: (888) 438-8700
Administrative Office: (914) 747-0828
http://www.northernwestchestershelter.orgEmergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, safety planning, counseling and advocacy services, legal services, support groups, children&s programs, teen education program, community education and outreach program, and workplace violence program.
24-Hour Hotline: (800) 298-7233
General Information: (914) 358-0333
www.mysistersplaceny.orgEmergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, safety planning, counseling and advocacy services, legal services, and support groups.
112 East Post Road, 5th Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
General Information: (914) 995-5000
http://socialservices.westchestergov.comTemporary financial services, employment services, family and children&s services, housing services, adult services and medical services, fair hearings services, medical assistance, and a variety of other adult and children services for the people of Westchester.
(main corporate office)
One Gateway Plaza
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-2320
http://www.fsw.orgFamily Services of Westchester is a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian agency that is dedicated to strengthening and supporting families and individuals with a broad range of social and mental health services.