Little Neck, the upper middle-class neighborhood in Queens County, is a beautiful suburban environment for families and couples seeking a peaceful life. Bordered by Great Neck and Little Neck Bay, and with a proximity to Nassau County, Little Neck is a wonderful place to live. Additionally, according to Statista.com, Nassau County also has one of the lowest divorce rates in the United States.
However, like any city, town or state in the world today, a home in Little Neck won’t give you immunity to problems with your marriage. Even those in the best environments can find themselves struggling with issues of family law. Whether it’s child custody matters, equitable distribution, or simply divorce, when something doesn’t go according to plan in your family life, the most important thing that you can have is the right help.
The truth is that life can be complicated wherever you lay your hat. By making sure that you have a trained attorney nearby who can assist you when times get rough, you can access some peace of mind. Darren Shapiro is more than just a divorce lawyer. He also supports Little Neck, Queens County families and individuals as a divorce mediator and a collaborative lawyer. This means that you have the widest possible range of choices when it comes to determining how to approach your situation.
According to Niche.com, Little Neck is number 39 on the list of the best neighborhoods in which to raise a family. It’s also home to around 16,360 residents at the time of writing. While some of these residents will never have an issue that requires them to seek the assistance of a family lawyer, others may find themselves facing divorce, custody issues and more. If you ever encounter a family law problem, the good news is that in Little Neck Queens you have a range of options available to you. First and foremost, if litigation is the best way forward for you and your family, attorney Darren Shapiro can guide you every step of the way. Not only is he highly familiar with the family and supreme courts of Nassau and Queens County, but he’s also committed to giving his clients the highest standard of care.
Whether you’re located in Little Neck or nearby, Attorney Shapiro is only a short distance away, just off the Jericho Turnpike in Nassau County. His familiarity with the area of Little Neck, and his experience acting as a Little Neck divorce mediator and lawyer for 2 decades make him an excellent choice for any set of circumstance. Attorney Shapiro will work hard to make you feel as confident about your decisions as possible.
Of course, litigation may not be the ideal solution for every client. Some couples come to Attorney Shapiro in search of an alternative mode of dispute resolution. This is why Darren Shapiro offers both divorce mediation and collaborative law to support his clients on the level that’s right for them. He cannot, however, be both a divorce mediator and lawyer (other than a drafting attorney) in the same matter. If he is working as someone’s lawyer, then he is not their neutral mediator and if he is the divorce mediator then he is not someone’s advocate.
Depending on your circumstances, Little Neck divorce mediation may be the best strategy for you, particularly if you would rather avoid the strain and stress of the litigation procedure. Mediation is often faster, less expensive, and far less upsetting than the standard divorce. Additionally, if you have children with your spouse, discussing and negotiating issues through mediation can also make it easier to maintain relationships with your ex for their sake. Attorney Shapiro is on hand to act as a completely neutral third-party in your mediation.
As a long-time divorce mediator, Attorney Shapiro follows the very highest standards to support his clients and put them at ease during mediation. With Mr. Shapiro, you can rest assured that neither you nor your partner will be given preference that may give you an edge over the other party. Attorney Shapiro is so committed to his neutral status, that he even invites mediating parties to come to their first initial consultation together. To ensure that you have the right personal legal support through the process, he will also recommend that you seek the help of a review attorney. If you’re mediating with someone other that Attorney Shapiro, he can act in a review attorney capacity for you instead.
Whatever role you choose for Attorney Shapiro to take, the important thing to remember is that he’s there to support you. Either as a guiding hand in the mediation process, there to help you ensure that you’re covering all the critical issues of your divorce properly. Or, Attorney Shapiro can also be the fighter in your corner when it comes to things like litigation if you choose to step away from the divorce mediation option.
While divorce will always be a complex process – whether managed through mediation or otherwise, divorce mediator or divorce lawyer Darren Shapiro can help to simplify the process for those involved. As a local source of guidance for residents of Little Neck, Mr. Shapiro is on hand to answer any questions you might have throughout your divorce proceedings. He’s also there to make sure that you always get the best possible guidance for your needs.
Use Mediator Shapiro’s Law and Mediation Office contact form or contact us today via phone for your first appointment. Initial consultations of up to 30 minutes are free. Call today on (516) 333-6555.