The Law Firm of Joel R. Brandes, P.C. is a distinguished New York-based legal practice specializing in family law and divorce, with a particular emphasis on appellate advocacy. Recognized by the New York Appellate Division as a noted authority on family law, the firm stands out for its deep expertise, scholarly contributions, and landmark case involvement, including appearances before the New York Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
The firm concentrates its statewide practice on New York Appeals™ in divorce, equitable distribution, custody, and family law matters, offering services as counsel or co-counsel to law firms and attorneys handling complex litigation. Led by Joel R. Brandes, a prolific author and regular columnist for the New York Law Journal, the firm leverages extensive experience in both trial and international child abduction cases, providing strategic guidance and representation to individuals and legal professionals navigating high-stakes family law disputes.
Services Offered
- Divorce litigation and uncontested divorce
- Child custody, visitation (parental access), and parental alienation
- Child support
- Spousal support (maintenance)
- Equitable distribution of marital property
- Prenuptial, antenuptial, and postnuptial agreements
- Modification of maintenance and child support orders
- Enforcement of judgments and orders
- Orders of protection and domestic violence matters
- Appellate practice in family law and divorce cases
- International child abduction cases (Hague Convention)
- Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
- Emergency court applications
- Exclusive occupancy of marital home
- Grandparent and non-parent visitation
- Adoption
- Family Court proceedings
- Legal fee awards, liens, and sanctions
- Consultation and co-counsel services for attorneys
The firm serves clients throughout New York State and has been involved in numerous precedent-setting cases, including Morone v Morone and McSparron v McSparron. Joel R. Brandes is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Family Law and authors essential legal treatises and resources widely used in the field.
