Family Law issues are often complex, emotional and challenging. Whether you see a divorce or separation in your future and want to know what your rights are, find yourself served with papers seeking a divorce or separation and need to respond or are already divorced or separated and changes in circumstances mean you need to ask the Court to modify support, custody or visitation terms, it is important that you have a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney representing you. With over 75 years of combined experience in divorce, child custody, visitation, division of property, child support, alimony, maintenance, spousal support and other family law issues on Long Island, both in Nassau and Suffolk counties and in the City of New York, Keith, Shapiro & Ford provides the aggressive, focused representation required to protect your interests and pursue your goals from the initial consultation through the conclusion of your matter.

With no-fault divorce becoming effective on matters commenced on or after October 12, 2010 and other major changes in the law effecting child support modification, temporary spousal support and both counsel and expert fees becoming law as well, experienced, aggressive counsel is essential to guide you through the complexities of matrimonial litigation and to assure that your rights are protected and your every entitlement realized.

Formed in 1988, Keith, Shapiro & Ford represents clients on Long Island in both Nassau & Suffolk courts and the City of New York as well in the full spectrum of matrimonial matters, including divorce, separation, custody & visitation or parenting time, maintenance (spousal support or alimony) and child support as well as Criminal and Family Court matters relating to all family related offenses, Orders of Protection, business valuations, pension analysis, adoptions and negotiations of property settlement agreements. Simply put, if it falls anywhere within the broad definition of "Family Law" we do it. We believe in aggressive representation and have never accepted the proposition that some things 'just are' and cannot be changed. If our voice is not heard, your voice is not heard. It is our goal to make a difference in your matter, not just a series of Court appearances.

Divorce has become more complex. New York divorces present issues that do not exist anywhere else in the country. Often divorce cases require knowledge of other fields of law, such as criminal law, real estate, bankruptcy and commercial law. We are well versed in the manner in which these areas of law impact upon your divorce or family law matter and also have partners and associates that are immediately available for consultation in these areas when needed.

Like everything else in life, your divorce or separation or other Family Law matter requires a plan of action consistent with the goals that you set. From the beginning we will work with you to develop an approach focused on your goals which we believe will help meet those goals in the most effective and expeditious manner.

Choosing a divorce lawyer is a little different than selecting other types of attorneys. Make sure your choice is both knowledgeable and experienced but also make sure their style and approach mirrors yours. Pro-active or re-active, aggressive or passive, the lawyer you choose must be one with whom you are comfortable and, of equal importance, one who is comfortable with you. The lawyer that was right for a friend or relative may not be the lawyer that will be right for you. We offer free in-office consultations so that you can get a better sense of the process generally and what is likely to happen in your matter specifically. Give us a call, it might be the most productive and informative hour you have spent in a long time.

Contact Keith, Shapiro & Ford today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:

Divorce and Family Law

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Garden City, New York Family Law Attorney, call Keith, Shapiro & Ford today at 516-535-9440, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

Professional Profile

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Garden City, New York Family Law Attorney, call Keith, Shapiro & Ford today at 516-535-9440, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Keith, Shapiro & Ford
666 Old Country Road, Suite 509
Garden City, NY 11530-201
Phone: 516-535-9440
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM
Serving Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties.

Attorney Kenneth M. Keith

Jurisdictions:

• New York
• Florida
• District of Columbia
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
• United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
• Supreme Court of the United States

Education:

• Queens College BA 1974

Admitted To The Bar:

• March, 1978

Languages Spoken:

• Spanish

Attorney Richard P. Ford

Jurisdictions:

• New York
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
• United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Education:

• Bucknell

Admitted To The Bar:

• 1994

Attorney Nicole A. Warren
 

Education:

• University of Connecticut 2003 BA

Admitted To The Bar:

• 2008

Professional Memberships & Achievements:

• Adjunct professor of Law Hofstra University

Attorney Richard A. Benson

Jurisdictions:

• New York
• Massachusetts
• US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
• US District Court for the Southern District of New York
• Supreme Court of the United States of America

Education:

• SUNY New Paltz 1974 BA

Admitted To The Bar:

• April 6, 1978

Professional Memberships & Achievements:

• Past President of Criminal Courts Bar Association, Queens County