Brookhaven

Brookhaven is a particularly special town in Suffolk County, New York, because it is the only town large enough to stretch all the way from the southern, to the northern shore. Brookhaven also has access points to both the Great South Bay, and the Long Island Sound, alongside a collection of fifty unincorporated hamlets, and nine villages. At present, Brookhaven is the largest of the 932 towns in New York, and the second most populous, falling just behind the town of Hempstead. Of course, just because Brookhaven is larger than the other towns within New York, doesn’t mean that it is any different when it comes to understanding the relationships that exist behind the walls of the various homes located there. Brookhaven, like any other place, is brimming with the inherent complexities that surround all human relationships. After all, about fifty percent of all the marriages in the United States -, end in divorce, although traditionally New York tends to have a lower divorce rate.

If you take a moment to consider the demographics of Brookhaven, you’ll discover that the 2000 census, reported on Wikipedia.com, found a population of 448,248 people, 146,828 households, and 112,910 families. Of the various households across Brookhaven, around 38.9% had children beneath the age of eighteen present, while a huge 62.3% were made up of married couples. Only 10.6% of homes were owned by a female with no husband present, and only 17.9% were made up of individuals with no romantic connection or marriage to speak of. Further research into the demographics of Brookhaven at CityData.com, closer to today’s date, discover that only 51.2% of the population are now married, while a rather large 12% are divorced, and 2.9% are separated.

Some people find that it’s useful to uncover information about demographics and statistics when they’re dealing with family and divorce issues of their own. After all, numbers can help you to see that you’re managing an issue faced by hundreds and thousands of families before you. However, despite the large percentages at play when we consider the demographics at Brookhaven, it’s worth noting that living here won’t make you any more, or less likely to get divorced than anywhere else. Just as where you live is unlikely to have an impact on the various family law issues that people face on a regular basis, from child custody agreements, to adoption, and more. Relationships are complex, no matter their background, and many people find themselves dealing with circumstances that they simply cannot address properly without the guidance of a professional. That’s why legal experts with a specialty in family law exist – to provide assistance in the most complicated times of most people’s lives.

Fortunately for those located in Brookhaven, and surrounding areas of Suffolk County, there is a convenient, and nearby solution available, in the form of Mr. Darren M. Shapiro. His welcoming and professional office is located close to the town of Brookhaven, at 99 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 300-G Jericho, New York 11753. Mr. Shapiro is a resident of Suffolk County. Not only is this location convenient to those in need of quick and reliable assistance, but his home and his office are a small distance away from the family courts of Suffolk County, found within Central Islip, at 400 Carleton Avenue Central Islip, New York or in Riverhead. Regardless of your legal needs – whether it be guidance dealing with equitable distribution, or simply ensuring that you have the right representation when it comes to managing a custody battle, Mr. Shapiro has years of experience in your local area, providing assistance and guidance at reasonable rates.

Though the most common reason why people approach a family litigator like Mr. Shapiro is for the purpose of divorce, that doesn’t mean that his services can’t extend to other things. After all, family law contains a wide range of varied subjects, from child custody, child support, order of protection cases, to adoption, maintenance, and more. On top of that, Mr. Shapiro is not only a litigator who has been working within Long Island and New York since his admittance to the bar in 1999, he is also a trained mediator, and member of the collaborative law network, meaning that he can provide a range of different solutions to your legal problems. Issues of family law can present themselves in a number of different ways, and the way that you choose to address your personal problem will depend on the circumstances surrounding your case, and what you hope to achieve with the help of a legal professional. For instance, many couples who would prefer to maintain a relationship with their ex-spouse, or ensure that the children are exposed to as little turmoil as possible during a divorce, will opt for a collaboration-based, or mediation-based divorce procedure, instead of the possibility of litigation. On the other hand, some people discover that litigation is the only available option when it comes to chasing down the results that are in their best interests.

Because Mr. Shapiro has a wide range of experience in various areas of family law, he will be able to provide you with the guidance and advice you need to make informed decisions regarding your specific case. He could also provide you with information about the courts that you may need to visit, and the various things you should expect from your upcoming legal experience. Family law is complicated, and Mr. Shapiro has the experience and training required to help you navigate your cause with an eye towards as little trauma as possible. After all, when you’re already in a state of turmoil, a disruptive legal battle can be draining on both your mind, and your emotions.

Feel free to speak to Mr. Shapiro further about your specific case, either by contacting him via telephone at (516) 333-6555, or filling out our available contact form. Those located in Brookhaven and the surrounding areas are also welcome to schedule an appointment to come by the office just off the Jericho turnpike. To reach Mr. Shapiro’s law and mediation office, you need only take exit forty of the Long Island Expressway, or exit thirty-four from the Northern State Parkway. Mr. Shapiro will be waiting to hear from you to discuss your case.