Divorce Lawyer in Manhattan, NY
Local Counsel for Manhattan’s Supreme & Family Courts
Going through a divorce in Manhattan? You need a NYC divorce attorney who knows the New York County courts, handles the complex assets common in Manhattan households, and keeps your case out of court wherever possible.
How We Help in Manhattan
- Contested & uncontested divorce
- High-net-worth & complex-asset division
- Child custody & support
- Spousal support & maintenance
- Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements
- Out-of-court, resolution-first strategy
Where Manhattan Divorces Are Heard
Divorce and matrimonial cases for Manhattan residents are filed in the Supreme Court, New York County, whose matrimonial parts sit at 60 Centre Street and 71 Thomas Street. Custody, child support, and family-offense matters for unmarried parents are handled at the New York County Family Court, 60 Lafayette Street. Familiarity with these parts, their judges, and their procedures is a genuine advantage in a Manhattan case.
Every Manhattan Neighborhood
We represent clients across Manhattan — from the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Midtown to Tribeca, SoHo, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, the Financial District, Harlem, and Washington Heights. Our Park Avenue office is convenient to the courthouses and to the many Manhattan households whose divorces involve businesses, real estate, and complex financial assets — see our high-net-worth divorce practice.
Manhattan Divorce FAQ
Which court handles my Manhattan divorce?
Contested and uncontested divorces for Manhattan residents are heard in the Supreme Court, New York County. Custody and support matters for unmarried parents go through the New York County Family Court at 60 Lafayette Street.
Do you handle high-net-worth Manhattan divorces?
Yes. Many Manhattan divorces involve significant assets — businesses, real estate, investments, and executive compensation. We work with forensic accountants and appraisers to value and divide complex estates.
Where is your Manhattan office?
Our office is at 445 Park Avenue, Fl. 9, New York, NY 10022 — convenient to the Manhattan courthouses. Call (212) 401-1977 for a confidential consultation.
Why Manhattan Clients Choose Kleyman Law Firm
Founded by Val Kleyman, our firm focuses exclusively on divorce and family law and has guided more than 1,000 clients through New York matters — with a resolution-first approach: less court, less cost, less pain. Call (212) 401-1977 to speak with an experienced Manhattan divorce lawyer.