Business Details
Experienced Matrimonial Law Attorneys in White Plains
At Most and Schneid, we bring decades of combined experience in family and matrimonial law to deliver strategic legal solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Our attorneys specialize in navigating complex divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, spousal and child support matters, property distribution, and high-asset divorce cases. With a proven track record in both courtroom advocacy and negotiated settlements, we prioritize client-centered representation, balancing compassion with aggressive legal strategy.Our team's deep understanding of evolving family law nuances ensures clients receive informed guidance on custody, financial valuations, and post-judgment modifications. We serve clients across Westchester County and Nassau County, offering personalized legal counsel for high-conflict litigation and amicable collaborative divorce processes.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Property Distribution
High-Asset Divorce
Prenuptial Agreements
Collaborative Divorce
Child Support
Custody Modification
Post-Judgment Enforcement
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in family and matrimonial law
- Our attorneys excel in both courtroom litigation and negotiated settlements
- We specialize in high-asset divorce cases with complex financial structures
- Our team includes former associates of top-tier international law firms
- We provide personalized legal strategies for both contested and collaborative divorces
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive divorce representation for both contested litigation and amicable settlements. We handle all aspects including asset division, child custody, and spousal support negotiations. With decades of courtroom experience, we develop tailored legal strategies to protect client interests in high-conflict cases while prioritizing cost-effective resolutions where possible.
Child Custody
We advocate for favorable child custody arrangements considering the child's best interests. Our attorneys address residential custody, visitation rights, and modification petitions while handling complex issues like parental alienation and substance abuse concerns. We balance courtroom advocacy with mediation opportunities to achieve sustainable custody solutions.
High-Asset Divorce
Specialized representation in complex financial divorces involving business valuations, stock portfolios, and concealed assets. Our team works with forensic accountants to trace and equitably distribute high-value assets while addressing tax implications and spousal maintenance calculations for affluent clients.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect individual assets and establish financial parameters. Our attorneys balance legal protection with relationship considerations, ensuring enforceable agreements that address property division and potential spousal support in case of divorce.
Collaborative Divorce
Certified collaborative law practitioners guide couples through non-adversarial divorce processes. We facilitate transparent negotiations on property division, child custody, and support matters while maintaining family relationships, particularly beneficial for co-parenting situations.
People
Carol W. Most
Attorney
Carol Most has 30+ years of experience in family law, specializing in divorce litigation and child custody cases. A former educator, she combines legal expertise with compassionate client advocacy, handling complex financial divorces and representing children's interests in custody matters.
Adam W. Schneid
Attorney
Adam Schneid brings elite legal training from Cardozo Law School and Proskauer Rose LLP to family law practice. With magna cum laude academic honors and litigation experience, he focuses on high-stakes divorce cases involving complex asset division and child custody disputes.
Questions
What factors determine child custody arrangements in New York?
New York courts prioritize the child's best interests, considering caregiver history, parental stability, and any issues affecting well-being. Our attorneys help establish custody arrangements that protect children while advocating for parental rights.
How are high-asset divorces different from standard divorces?
High-asset divorces require specialized financial analysis to value complex assets like businesses, investments, and real estate. We work with forensic accountants to ensure accurate asset tracing and equitable distribution of marital property.
Can spousal support orders be modified after divorce?
Yes, spousal support can be modified with significant changes in income or circumstances. We help clients seek or defend against modification requests using current financial documentation and legal standards.
What are the benefits of collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce offers a structured, non-adversarial approach that preserves relationships and reduces costs. Certified practitioners guide couples through transparent negotiations on all divorce terms while avoiding courtroom battles.
How does property distribution work in New York divorces?
New York uses equitable distribution principles to divide marital assets fairly (not necessarily equally). We help identify marital vs. separate property and advocate for distributions considering each spouse's contributions and financial needs.
