NY Family Law Firm
PROTECT What Matters Most—Your Family. Your Future. Your Peace.
With over 18 years of dedicated experience in New York City's Kings, Queens, Bronx, and New York counties, we passionately advocate for families in complex divorce, custody, child support, and mediation matters, serving as your trusted partner and unwavering voice.
Family Law and Divorce , NYC Brooklyn Queens
Practice Areas
At NY Family Law Firm, we provide the following legal services.
DIVORCE
Contested and Uncontested
- Maintenance and Spousal Support
- Custody
- Child Support
- Orders of Protection
- Post Divorce-Judgment Motions
- Pet Custody
- Exclusive Use and Occupancy of Marital Residence
CUSTODY
- Visitation/Parenting Time
- Modification of Custody
- Enforcement and Violation
- Orders of Protection
- Grandparent Rights
- Parenting Plan/Schedule
CHILD SUPPORT
- Paternity
- Child Support
- Modification of Child Support
- Enforcement and Violation
MEDIATION
Mediation offers a confidential, cooperative way to resolve disputes while saving time, reducing stress, and avoiding the uncertainty and cost of litigation.
Our experienced mediators are trained to guide you through the process, helping both parties communicate openly, explore creative solutions, and reach mutually beneficial agreements. Whether you’re facing divorce, custody issues, or other family law conflicts, mediation can help preserve relationships and focus on what matters most, your family’s future.
PRE/POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract created before marriage that outlines how assets, debts, and other financial matters will be handled if the marriage ends in divorce or death.
Postnuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement serves the same purpose as a prenuptial agreement, but it is created after the marriage has already taken place. Couples often choose this option when circumstances change such as a new business venture, significant inheritance, or financial shift and they want to protect their interests moving forward.
Family Law and Divorce Lawyer
About NY Family Law Firm
At NY Family Law Firm, we understand that navigating divorce and family law matters in New York City can be both emotionally overwhelming and legally complex. As a local firm devoted exclusively to Family Law, we provide compassionate, clear, and strategic guidance across a broad range of matters, including contested and uncontested divorce, custody, child and spousal support, grand parent rights, orders of protection, modifications of custody and support, enforcement of court orders, violation of court orders, post-judgment motions, separation agreements, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
We also offer divorce and family mediation as a more peaceful, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to litigation. Mediation empowers both parties to resolve disputes amicably, helping save time, reduce stress, and minimize legal expenses.
Our team is committed to protecting your rights with empathy, strength, and proven legal experience. We take pride in delivering exceptional legal services and achieving the best possible outcomes for families throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Every case is handled with care and personal attention, because we understand how deeply these issues affect your life. We listen closely, analyze your situation thoroughly, and craft strategies tailored to your unique goals. You can count on us for clear, honest communication at every step and we encourage your questions along the way.
With NY Family Law Firm, you’re not just hiring legal representation, you’re gaining a dedicated and zealous advocate who will stand by your side from beginning to end. We are here to Protect what matters most—Your Family. Your Future. Your Peace.
Let us help you—call today for a consultation (718) 502-9744.
Nuestros abogados hablan ESPAÑOL.
Family Law and Divorce Legal Team
Meet the team
At NY Family Law Firm, our team is dedicated to guiding families through some of life’s most challenging legal matters with skill, compassion, and cultural understanding. Serving clients throughout New York City, including Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, we focus exclusively on Family Law, Divorce and Mediation, ensuring each client receives personalized attention and cost-effective representation.
Our legal team is fully fluent in Spanish, allowing us to serve New York’s diverse communities with clear communication and a deep respect for cultural values. We believe every client should fully understand their rights, their options, and the legal process, empowering them to make informed decisions every step of the way.
Whether advocating in court or facilitating a respectful mediation process, our mission is to protect your interests, reduce conflict, and help you move forward with dignity and confidence.
Wendy Hernandez
Principal Attorney
Wendy Hernandez is the Founder of NY Family Law Firm, a respected practice dedicated to guiding New York City families through life’s most challenging legal matters. With over 18 years of experience, she has served clients in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx with a combination of legal skills, compassion, and cultural understanding. Devoted exclusively to Family Law, she zealously represents clients in matters from divorce and child custody to child support, spousal support, and equitable property division. As a skilled mediator, she guides parties in making their own informed, joint decisions, allowing them to maintain control over the outcome rather than leaving it in the hands of the court, while fostering fair, lasting agreements that protect privacy, reduce conflict, and promote a more amicable resolution. Fluent in Spanish, Wendy is deeply committed to serving the city’s diverse communities. She ensures that Spanish-speaking clients fully understand their rights, their options, and the legal process, empowering them to make informed decisions at every stage. Known for her strategic advocacy and empathetic approach, Wendy blends nearly two decades of courtroom experience with a strong belief in resolution-focused solutions. Whether zealously advocating in court or facilitating constructive mediation sessions, her goal is always the same, to protect her clients’ interests and help them move forward with dignity and confidence. Wendy earned her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and is admitted to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of New York and District of New Jersey. She is also an active member of the New York State Bar Association, New York City Bar Association, Brooklyn Bar Association, Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County, and the Hispanic National Bar Association. Beyond her legal work, Wendy is passionate about community service, volunteering at local food banks and preparing meals for families at Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Michael S. Paulonis
Of Counsel
With more than 25 years of experience practicing Family Law throughout New York City and Northern New York, Michael S. Paulonis serves as Of Counsel to NY Family Law Firm, bringing seasoned legal judgment and deep regional insight to the firm’s family law practice. Michael has represented clients in a wide range of family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorce, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, equitable distribution, and family offense proceedings. His extensive courtroom experience, combined with a practical and empathetic approach to conflict resolution, has made him a trusted advocate for clients navigating emotionally and legally complex situations. Having practiced extensively in both urban and rural court systems across the state, Michael offers a unique perspective on the nuances of family law practice in diverse jurisdictions. He is known for his strategic thinking, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to achieving favorable outcomes while minimizing unnecessary conflict. Michael earned his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the State of New York, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He remains actively engaged in developments in family law and is dedicated to serving the evolving legal needs of families throughout New York.
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(718) 502-9744
Location
147 Prince Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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