Welcome to the website for the Law Firm of LAWRENCE H. BLOOM. We concentrate on Family Law matters. This site provides information on the Family Laws of New York and New Jersey and the issues related to divorce, child custody and visitation, alimony and child support, as well as the distribution of property and other related issues. As an experienced Family Law Firm, we understand the emotional fragility and financial concerns of people confronted with these life-altering decisions affecting them and their children. Over 30 years devoted to helping men and women -- and children -- through the stressful changes in their lives has given the firm insight into human behavior in the best and worst situations. Our successful reputation at the trial and appellate levels is based on our ability to ensure that our clients have the tools to make informed, objective decisions during these traumatic times. Because this firm concentrates in family law, we have specific expertise and skills in matters relating to taxation, property, and custody. We stay abreastof the most recent legislation and judicial decisions regarding domestic relations law and apply our people skills, resources and knowledge to zealously represent our client’s goals and objectives. Please call us if you are in the process of making a legal change in your personal life, or if you are contemplating one. 

Family Law is the area of law concerned with the relationship between people connected by blood, marriage or adoption and includes:

• Divorce – through every phase of the dissolution of the marriage contract, we help clients consider and resolve the issues surrounding children, finances and assets division. 
  
• Alimony / Spousal Support – we are dedicated to preserving your investment of emotional and financial resources during and after the dissolution of the marriage. 
  
• Child Support – our strong negotiation techniques and innovative strategies support the development of equitable child support terms. 
  
• Child Custody – we are strong advocates for your children’s rights and what constitutes the best solutions for their welfare. 
  
• Asset Division – we protect your investmens in the marriage by skillfully identifying, assessing and negotiating the way personal and business propertyand investments are distributed. Property can include licenses, graduate or professional degrees, and other non-traditional types of property. 
  
• Paternity – establishing that a man is the father of a child born outside of a traditional marriage is a prerequisite for obtaining child support or maintaining parental rights. We have the expert resources to support your paternal claim. 
  
• Name Changes – we can help you take the legal steps necessary to resume the use of your maiden name after the divorce. The firm also handles regular (non-divorce) name changes. 
  
• Abuse and Neglect -- cases brought against parents by governmental authorities and which could result in your child or children being taken from you.

It requires aggressiveness and compassion to be successful in Family Law. An aggressive stance is critical to effective client representation in negotiations with the “other party” and in the courtroom. Mr. Bloom understands the nuances of each client’s situation and the best approach to meeting their goals. The decisions that you make during your family law case will have a lasting impact on your life and the lives of your children, so Mr. Bloom believes that it is critical to understand the options available to you. Rather than making decisions based on emotions or naivety, it is important that you work with an attorney who can explain your rights and offer objective advice based on their experience with the law, and other cases.
It requires aggressiveness and compassion to be successful in Family Law. An aggressive stance is critical to effective client representation in negotiations with the “other party” and in the courtroom. Mr. Bloom understands the nuances of each client’s situation and the best approach to meeting their goals. The decisions that you make during your family law case will have a lasting impact on your life and the lives of your children, so Mr. Bloom believes that it is critical to understand the options available to you. Rather than making decisions based on emotions or naivety, it is important that you work with an attorney who can explain your rights and offer objective advice based on their experience with the law, and other cases.

The Lawrence H. Bloom firm can offer advice throughout the legal process to help plan and protect your economic future. By helping you understand the law and your options, we may help to alleviate some of your anxiety while guiding you on strategies to protect your children and finances. Whether you’re looking for guidance to help you plan and protect your economic future, are trying to avoid divorce, need help in negotiating settlement agreements, or require convincing legal arguments if your case goes to court – we are here to aid you as you go about the business of your life. Call us in New York at (212) 964-3502 or New Jersey at (201) 925-8148. We can also be reached via email at Larry@divorcebybloom.com.

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