Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Attorney in Garden City, NY
The Law Office Of Katherine Ryan, P.C was founded in 2014 with a commitment to providing compassionate, client-centered legal representation in family law matters. Our firm prioritizes client education, ensuring every individual fully understands their legal documents and options before making decisions. Specializing in complex cases such as high-net-worth divorces and same-sex divorce proceedings, we combine zealous advocacy with a focus on minimizing emotional strain.Our team collaborates with experts in accounting, real estate, and mental health to address the multifaceted needs of families in transition. With a dedication to transparency and prompt communication, we strive to make the legal process as straightforward as possible while protecting our clients' rights and futures.
Services
Child Custody
Divorce
Child Support
High-Net-Worth Divorce
Same-Sex Divorce
Asset Division
Spousal Maintenance
Prenuptial Agreements
Orders of Protection
Parenting Time
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in complex family law cases
- Our team provides personalized solutions for unique family situations
- We maintain transparent communication with timely responses to client inquiries
- Our attorneys combine negotiation skills with trial-ready advocacy
- We connect clients with specialized experts for comprehensive case support
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Professional, ethical, compassionate
Knowledgeable and dedicated
Made difficult divorce easier
Excellent legal representation
Services
Child Custody
Our child custody practice focuses on creating arrangements that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We handle contested custody cases, parenting time disputes, and modifications, considering factors like children's schedules and parents' work commitments. Our attorneys help establish visitation rights and address relocation issues while working toward solutions that maintain family stability.
High-Net-Worth Divorce
We specialize in complex divorces involving significant assets, business interests, and unique financial challenges. Our team works with forensic accountants to identify hidden assets and ensure fair property division. We address valuation of professional practices, stock options, and international holdings while protecting clients' financial futures through strategic negotiation and litigation.
Same-Sex Divorce
Our firm provides experienced representation for same-sex couples navigating divorce proceedings. We address unique challenges in parental rights establishment, asset division for long-term relationships predating marriage equality, and custody arrangements for children from surrogacy or adoption. Our attorneys stay current with evolving legal standards to protect clients' rights in all family law matters.
Child Support
We help establish and modify child support arrangements based on New York's guidelines and individual circumstances. Our attorneys calculate payments considering both parents' incomes, children's needs, and special circumstances. We enforce support orders through legal channels and address disputes regarding payment modifications or compliance issues.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect clients' assets and clarify financial responsibilities. Our attorneys ensure agreements comply with New York law while addressing property division, spousal support, and business interests. We help couples create enforceable contracts that provide clarity and security for their marital arrangements.
People
Katherine Ryan
Attorney & Founder
Katherine Ryan founded her firm after graduating from Fordham University School of Law. With experience in complex family law cases, she focuses on divorce, custody, and high-net-worth matters. A Super Lawyers Rising Star awardee, she combines legal expertise with personalized client care.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, high-net-worth asset division, same-sex divorce, and protective orders.
How do you handle complex financial matters in divorce?
We work with financial experts to ensure accurate valuation and equitable division of complex assets and business interests.
Do you represent clients in contested custody cases?
Yes, we advocate for clients in contested custody matters, prioritizing children's best interests while protecting parental rights.
Can you modify existing child support orders?
Yes, we help modify child support arrangements when there's a substantial change in circumstances affecting the original order.
How do you approach same-sex divorce cases?
We provide experienced representation addressing unique challenges in same-sex divorces, including custody rights and asset division.
What makes your firm different from other family law practices?
We combine legal expertise with personalized attention, focusing on client education and holistic case management through our network of specialists.
