Ingrid Gherman
About Ingrid
Biography
Ingrid Gherman has been a practicing New York divorce lawyer and child custody attorney for over 30 years. She has dedicated her family law practice exclusively to matrimonial law, specializing in New York divorce law and mediation. Highly experienced in all aspects of NY divorce law, her practice areas include child custody and vistitation, child support, marital agreements, equitable distribution of marital assets, spousal maintenance and support (alimony), enforcement and modification, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, same sex marriage and divorce, contempt of court proceedings, domestic violence. An experienced litigator and appellate attorney, Ingrid Gherman is equally skilled in divorce mediation.
Ingrid Gherman serves clients throughout New York City and vicinity including: Manhattan (New York County), Brooklyn (Kings County), Staten Island, Queens, Bronx, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Nassua and Suffolk.
If you are in need of a divorce or child custody attorney in New York, call Ingrid's Gherman's law office. She will help bring clarity to your case and help you to understand your legal options going forward.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
43 years
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 41 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1984
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Location
Ingrid Gherman, P.C.
225 Broadway, Suite 307, New York, NY, 10007
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Ingrid Gherman's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
21 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Stephen | October 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Nice job, Ingrid.
So lucky to have found Ingrid. She diligently worked on my behalf, and settled my case to both my liking and benefit. She communicated with me on a regular basis, and in terms I understood. I highly recommend Ingrid for anyone who finds themselves in need of a knowledgeable and thoughtful family a...
Posted by Jim | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank G*d for Ingrid Gherman
I was an emotional mess when I finally found Ms. Gherman. Two previous attorneys did nothing with my case. The first thing Ingrid did was listen— really listen. That, by itself, calmed me down. Throughout the legal proceedings, she kept me informed & updated. There were only 2 or 3 times when I manag...
Posted by Amanda Truglio | January 31, 2018 | Divorce & Separation
No cash no response
I don't know who are the other clients who wrote those reviews, but they must have her confused with someone else or maybe she had someone write it for her. When she took my case she seemed caring and knowledgable of the law and how to help me but it has been about TWO YEARS and my divorce has not go...
Posted by Jackson | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
2nd worst decision in my life. Find another attorney!
I hired Ingrid for a contested divorce in 2006. The divorce was allowed to prolong until resolution in 2012, though not mainly her fault. However, her grasp of English and legalese is lacking. My stipulations were full of loop holes and poor wording. For the next 5 years my ex exploits and transgress...
Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Looking for Proactive??? You Won't Get it Here.
Ms. Gherman seems like a good attorney during the consultation (perhaps because she wants that $350 non-refundable consultation fee), but as you go through your divorce matter with her, you realize that she doesn't give it the 100% attention it needs and deserve. I agree with the posters that says s...
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Experience
Honors
2015
2015 Top 100 Family Lawyers in NY State, American Society of Legal Advocates
1978
Suma Cum Laude, Hunter College, NYC
1978
Phi Beta Kappa, Hunter College, NYC
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner, Ingrid Gherman, P.C.
1998 - 2002
Senior Associate Attorney, Donovan and Associates
1997 - 1998
Senior Associate Attorney, Robert D. Arenstein, Esq.
1991 - 1997
Senior Associate Attorney, Law Firm of Joel R. Brandes
1989 - 1991
Attorney, Ingrid Gherman, Esq.
1985 - 1989
Associate Attorney, Ira Richard Bennett, Esq.
1984 - 1985
Associate Attorney, Robert D. Arenstein, Esq.
Associations
Family Law Section
Family Law Section
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Sample of Legal Cases
I was successful in obtaining my client's right to have the exclusive occupancy of the marital apartment in Manhattan. As a result, my client could afford to go back to college and acquire employable skills.
Education
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Divorce Actions: What to expect when going to Court
2002
Divorce and Child Custody Law and application
Publications
2013
2010
2007
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1998
1995
1992
Languages
English
French
Romanian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Does joint legal custody allow me to have access to school records?
23 Jan 2019
At what age can my son say he doesn’t want to see me?
19 Jan 2019
Can the judge over rule a settlement between parties ?
09 Nov 2018