Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorney in Melville, NY
Mace H. Greenfield is a dedicated family law practice with over two decades of experience navigating the complexities of divorce, child custody, and related legal matters. Founded in 2002, our approach prioritizes balancing litigation and conflict resolution to minimize emotional and financial strain on clients and their families. With firsthand experience as a twice-divorced father who gained custody, our founder brings unique empathy and insight to every case. We focus on factual, law-driven strategies while advocating for equitable outcomes in child custody, spousal support, and asset division.Our practice extends across Long Island, Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties, serving both men and women with gender-neutral legal representation. We emphasize transparency in billing practices and strive to educate clients on navigating the judicial system effectively. Our commitment to reducing adversarial tensions aligns with our belief that children benefit most from cooperative parenting arrangements post-divorce.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Fathers Rights
Orders of Protection
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of specialized family law experience
- Founder's personal experience as a custody-seeking father
- Balanced approach minimizing litigation costs and emotional trauma
- Gender-neutral legal representation in all cases
- Proven track record in complex custody and support matters
Associations and certifications
- The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Lawyers of Distinction
What people say
Balanced litigation approach
Deep custody expertise
Founder's personal insight
Gender-neutral representation
Cost-effective strategies
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation focusing on equitable asset division, spousal maintenance, and post-judgment modifications. We balance negotiation with litigation readiness to protect client interests while minimizing conflict. Our approach considers long-term financial implications and emotional impacts on families.
Child Custody
We advocate for custody arrangements prioritizing children's well-being while protecting parental rights. Our strategies address visitation schedules, relocation disputes, and modifications, emphasizing cooperative parenting frameworks that reduce adversarial tensions and promote healthy child development.
Child Support
Our child support services cover initial determinations, modifications, and enforcement actions. We navigate New York's guidelines while addressing unique circumstances like self-employment income or high-asset cases, ensuring fair financial arrangements that serve children's best interests.
Orders of Protection
We handle family offense petitions and defense against false allegations. Our approach balances immediate safety needs with long-term implications for custody and visitation rights, providing strategic representation in both preventive and emergency protection scenarios.
Fathers Rights
Our fathers' rights practice challenges gender bias in custody and visitation matters. We advocate for equal treatment in legal proceedings, emphasizing active fatherhood's importance to child development while addressing unique challenges men face in family court.
People
Mace H. Greenfield
Attorney & Founder
Twice-divorced father with custody experience, practicing family law since 1999. Recognized by The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and Lawyers of Distinction. Host of 'The Unfamily Hour' radio show, blending legal expertise with real-world parenting insights.
Questions
What differentiates your approach to child custody cases?
We prioritize children's long-term well-being while protecting parental rights through cooperative frameworks that reduce adversarial tensions.
How do you handle high-conflict divorce situations?
We employ a balanced strategy combining negotiation with litigation readiness to maintain control over case timelines and outcomes.
Can fathers expect equal treatment in custody proceedings?
Yes, we advocate for gender-neutral legal representation, challenging biases through factual, law-driven arguments in all cases.
What payment arrangements do you offer?
We discuss flexible billing options during initial consultations, emphasizing transparency and avoiding unexpected costs.
How are child support calculations determined?
We navigate New York's guidelines while addressing unique circumstances to ensure fair financial arrangements serving children's best interests.
Do you handle emergency protection orders?
Yes, we provide urgent representation for both petitioners and respondents in family offense cases with immediate safety concerns.
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