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Issues within a family can be highly charged and fraught with emotion. They require special attention and a subtle approach which combines experience and empathy. That’s the service clients of The Law Offices Of Francine Pickett Cohen, LLC receive. When you are in the midst of a family legal issue, call upon a caring lawyer who works hard for every client.
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Each client who comes into our office is provided with dedicated and focused support for their legal matter, whether it is a small concern or a complex issue. We get to work as soon as possible on your case because we know you don’t want to wait; you want prompt answers and deserve them as well. Not only is the service we provide prompt, but it’s also personalized as well because, to us, every client is an individual with very specific needs. When you require legal support, call upon our team for services in the areas of:
- Divorce Law
- Family Law
- Child Custody Law
Call for a legal consultation on your matter. We proudly serve Staten Island, NY and the surrounding area.
A divorce is legally the end of a marriage contract. The law takes the end of a marriage contract very seriously, and the process tends to be a bit more complicated than one might expect.
A Settlement Agreement is the written contract that contains all of the terms of your agreement with a spouse (or soon to be former spouse) once an action for divorce or annulment has been started.
Where one spouse is unable to support him or herself without financial assistance from the other, maintenance (formerly known as alimony) may be needed.
Child support in New York is paid by the "non-custodial parent" to the "custodial parent." In other words, the parent with whom the children reside most of the time is entitled to financial...
Annulments are the legal equivalent of an eraser - it creates a legal fiction that says your marriage never happened. Grounds for an annulment are limited, and generally one has to be able to...
In New York the act of dividing marital property and marital debt is called Equitable Distribution. Marital property and marital debt is, in its simplest form and with some exceptions, the...
Incidences of domestic violence are either on the rise throughout the country, or possibly, are simply being reported more frequently. New York is no exception.
A parenting plan is an agreement which may ultimately be ordered by a court and which details the parents' agreement on how they will raise their children in two different households.
Sometimes there may be issues that convince parties to separate rather than divorce. In this instance, New York allows a party to seek a legal separation. A Separation Agreement is the...
Children get older, circumstances change, and sometimes, people do not comply with their obligations. In these cases, it may be necessary to return to court to modify or enforce a...
If you are planning to marry and would like to protect your assets in case of a divorce, separation, or death, then a pre-nuptial agreement may be right for you.
Child abuse and neglect cases in New York are heard in Family Court. If you have been wrongfully accused of child abuse or neglect, or if you intend to work towards being reunited...
My divorce, custody and child support litigation changed as the situation changed through the years (eg. Changes in child custody as to who was the custodial parent). In an atmosphere very unfamiliar and intimidating to me, I was so much in need of a stable support who was not only familiar with the court system but who could portray my needs and the multiple factors involved in my case to those making the decisions. Fran has been there for us as this support from the very beginning in 2006, through the years when I needed her legal support even to helping to facilitate a domestic settlement agreement last year. In my experience, it was always an instant relief when I'd see her on arrival to court and with Fran sitting beside me in the processes, I felt confident that I had a skilled advocate.
John, ClientDuring my divorce and custody hearings over the last four years, I have worked with multiple attorneys in various states. I initially required the needs of an attorney in NY who would work closely with a jurisdictional attorney from another state, but Ms Cohen was such an outstanding litigator and protagonist, and an extremely skillful communicator that i continued with her throughout the years and have never regretted one moment working with her. She has intelligence, character and grit and will fight like hell for her client. She is a virtuoso in the Richmond Court system where I have witnessed her finesse. She understands the nuances of the court system and the law as well as or better than any attorney I have worked with. She comes highly recommended.
Gary, ClientMrs. Cohen was very professional to work with, while being compassionate as well. She was timely with returning phone calls and/or e-mails. I would recommend Mrs. Cohen to anyone seeking legal counsel in her field.
AnonymousFrancine Cohen is a wonderful attorney. From the initial phone consultation to the completion of my case she was definitely someone I trusted. She is extremely knowledgeable and very professional. She knows her field of law extremely well and keeps abreast with any changes of the law. I trust her completely.so much so that when my daughter needed an attorney there was no question who she would retain. That was Francine Pickett Cohen. I would refer anyone to her.
AnonymousI feel Francine to be a very patient, understanding and talented individual. Even if she does not agree with what you want to accomplish, she aids you in fulfilling that which you request. Francine has a way of making you feel very comfortable at a trying time in your life.
AnonymousMs. Cohen did an excellent job both in communicating risks and benefits in terms of strategies. Her written and verbal arguments were extremely well done and persuasive. She had both tactical and strategic insights that, combined with her communication skills, led to complete success in a situation in which even partial success would have been fortuitous. The strength of her wording, her trenchant arguments and her persuasive briefs were all outstanding.
AnonymousFrancince Pickett Cohen not only gives me the best advice during this difficult time but she is also compassionate. Francine is very professional, knowledgeable and knows her stuff. I feel very confident with her by my side. I would recommend her and this law firm to others.
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Francine Pickett Cohen
Partner
Francine Pickett Cohen, Esq. has been providing quality legal services exclusively in Family and Matrimonial Law since 1991. Ms. Cohen established her legal practice in Staten Island in 1998, strengthening her ties to the Staten Island community where she grew up.
Olga Zagika
Associate Attorney
Olga Zagika has been an associate with The Law Offices of Francine Pickett Cohen, LLC, since 2013, where she specializes in all areas of family law, including divorces, custody, child and spousal support, equitable distribution and adoptions.
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