Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorney in Long Island, NY
Mace H. Greenfield is a seasoned family law attorney with over 20 years of experience representing clients in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and orders of protection cases. Our practice emphasizes balancing advocacy with conflict resolution to minimize emotional and financial strain on families. We handle cases in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and New York City courts, prioritizing practical solutions while preparing for litigation when necessary. Our founder, a twice-divorced father with custody experience, brings personal insight to client representation. We advocate for gender-neutral application of family law principles and have secured favorable outcomes in complex cases involving equitable distribution, relocation, and enforcement of court orders.Our approach combines courtroom readiness with strategic negotiation to protect client interests. We maintain active involvement in legal education and community initiatives, including advisory roles with family law organizations. Our track record includes successful appeals that shaped New York family law precedents, demonstrating our commitment to advancing legal standards. We prioritize transparency in billing practices and client education about legal processes. With decades of combined experience, we provide tailored guidance for clients navigating family law challenges.
Services
Child Custody
Child Support
Divorce
Fathers Rights
Visitation
Equitable Distribution
Orders of Protection
Prenuptial Agreements
Relocation Cases
Contempt Enforcement
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in New York family law
- Our founder combines personal custody experience with legal expertise
- We balance strategic negotiation with courtroom readiness
- We have successfully shaped New York family law precedents through appeals
- We prioritize transparent billing practices and client education
Associations and certifications
- The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Marquis Who's Who
- Lawyers of Distinction
Services
Child Custody
We handle child custody matters with focus on children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our approach combines legal expertise with practical solutions for custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and modification requests. We represent clients in court proceedings and negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes.
Divorce Proceedings
Our divorce representation balances conflict resolution with courtroom readiness. We guide clients through all aspects including asset division, spousal support, and post-judgment modifications. We emphasize minimizing emotional distress while protecting financial interests through negotiated settlements or litigation when necessary.
Orders of Protection
We provide legal representation for both petitioners and respondents in family court protection order cases. Our services include navigating emergency orders, defending against false allegations, and modifying or terminating existing orders through legal proceedings.
Child Support
We handle child support determinations, modifications, and enforcement actions. Our practice addresses income verification, tax implications, and special needs considerations. We represent clients in contested hearings and settlement negotiations to establish fair support arrangements.
Fathers Rights
We advocate for equal treatment of fathers in custody and visitation matters. Our services include challenging gender bias, establishing paternity rights, and securing fair parenting time arrangements. We emphasize fathers' roles in children's lives while meeting legal standards for parental responsibility.
People
Mace H. Greenfield
Attorney
Twice-divorced father with custody experience, practicing family law since 2002. Recognized by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and Marquis Who's Who. Hosts weekly radio show discussing family law issues.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, child support, fathers' rights, orders of protection, and related family law matters in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties.
How do you handle contested custody cases?
We combine courtroom experience with negotiation strategies to protect parental rights while focusing on children's best interests through evidence-based legal arguments.
Can you modify existing court orders?
Yes, we handle modifications for custody, visitation, and support orders based on changed circumstances or legal errors in original agreements.
Do you handle emergency family law matters?
We address urgent issues like temporary custody changes or emergency protection orders through expedited court proceedings when necessary.
How are attorney fees structured?
We provide transparent billing practices with options for retainer agreements and detailed explanations of all legal costs involved in representation.
Can you help with out-of-state custody issues?
We primarily serve Long Island and NYC areas but can assist with jurisdictional issues and coordinate with attorneys in other states when needed.
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