Kim & Bae, P.C.

Family Law

Divorce and child custody scissors cutting family apart

Kim & Bae's family law department is designed to protect the rights and interests of family members and to provide legal remedies for those who have been harmed. It aims to promote the welfare of children and families and to ensure that family relationships are based on respect, dignity, and equality. It encompasses a wide range of legal matters, including marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, surrogacy, child support, alimony, property division, and domestic violence.

Fields of Work:
- Divorce
- Asset Division
- Separation agreement, alimony
- Non-consensual divorce and consensual divorce
- Spouse support expenses
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Premarital and postmarital contracts
- Arbitration
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Invalidity
- Marriage Contract
- Child Support and Visitation
- Amendment of alimony or support costs

Kim & Bae, P.C. advises clients on Family Law across New York and New Jersey, from offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey and at 45 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. Our attorneys work with clients in both English and Korean.

Common Questions

What family law matters does Kim & Bae handle?
Divorce (consensual and non-consensual), separation agreements, alimony and spousal support, asset division, child custody, child support and visitation, adoption, premarital and postmarital agreements, domestic violence, child abuse, invalidity and changes to existing alimony or support orders. We also handle family law arbitration.
What does Kim & Bae advise on during a divorce?
Child custody, child support and parenting plans, alimony, restraining orders, privacy, division of assets and planning for the future of your children. The divorce process in the United States has several stages, and each one asks you to make an important choice.
Does every divorce have to go to trial?
No. A divorce can also be resolved through mediation, arbitration or negotiation. These routes aim to reduce the cost, the time and the distress for both sides.
Will my family matter stay confidential?
Yes. Kim & Bae keeps client matters strictly confidential.
How can I prepare before I meet a divorce lawyer?
An article on this site suggests these steps: make a budget, write an account of the marriage and keep any related records, find out which financial documents you will need, estimate the financial support you may need, and make a plan for your life after the divorce. This is general information, not legal advice.
How can parents protect their children during a divorce?
An article on this site gives these suggestions: put the children first, do not criticize the other parent in front of them, do not use them to carry messages, and work together on a parenting plan that can change as the children grow. This is general information, not legal advice.
What is a cohabitation agreement?
A cohabitation agreement is a contract between two people who live together. It sets out how assets they buy together will be divided, and it can also cover household expenses. Each person should have their own lawyer.
Can I speak to a family lawyer in Korean?
Yes. Our attorneys work with clients in both English and Korean, from offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey and at 45 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan.
How do I start a family law consultation?
Call the Fort Lee office at 201-585-2288 or use the contact page. You can write or speak in English or Korean.

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