Ellen B. Holtzman

Just after college I met and married Rose. I hoped we would have a happily ever after and I truly tried my best to make that happen. I worked hard and made good money. We had four children, but my wife made me do everything. She never worked during the marriage, and that was fine with me because we d...idn’t need the money. However, I always hoped she would take more interest in the kids and our home, but it never happened. Year after year, I was the one who got up to make breakfast and the school lunches for the kids before I went to work. Over time, Rose and I grew apart and I realized that I was carrying everything on my back. I never felt like I had a partner. We tried counselling but nothing changed. Finally, after nearly 20 years, I decided to get a divorce. I asked friends about divorce lawyers and the Law Office of Ellen Holtzman came highly recommended. After the initial consult I asked Ellen to send the divorce papers to Rose. I was always generous to Rose and the kids, but she was never satisfied. It was never enough, even when I willingly gave her above and beyond what the court ordered. Since the divorce became final seven years ago, she has taken me to court for extra support more than 20 times over issues that lack any validity. She seems to do it just to waste everybody’s time because the judges never find in her favor. I used to wonder why Ellen kept such a detailed paper trail about everything, all the correspondence back and forth. Honestly, I didn’t think a lot of it was necessary. But later, dragged into court year after year by my ex, I saw the point. When the judge had a question, Ellen always had the answer, and she always had the documents to prove everything. Proof that all the checks and the letters had been received, proof that the checks were deposited, and receipts showing that the money being sought for needed items had already been paid. Now happily remarried to a woman who is a true partner, I want to say that you can rely on Ellen and her team. They have been there for me every time I needed them. With Ellen, I had the best and she changed my life. Also want to say, Meryl was very kind and helpful to me. The office functioned as a really good team and I feel so lucky to have had them all on my side.

Ellen B. Holtzman was recommended to me by another attorney in the area as “the best divorce lawyer in the county,” and she was absolutely right. Mine was a late life divorce, after nearly 40 years of marriage. I knew that I would need a sure hand to navigate many complex financial issues, which incl...uded multiple legal landmines. First, there were the various complexities of splitting a New York City civil service pension which, although no easy task, Ellen’s firm was well versed in. They ensured my portion of his pension was exact and timely, and continued corresponding with me well after the divorce was final to make sure I was receiving my share. Many thanks to paralegal Collette, who also diligently worked on my behalf. The whole team made me feel so well cared for. Ellen Holtzman and her associate Meryl Neuren were confronted with what must be the most verbose lawyer in New York State. One of her games was to increase the workload by sending massive stacks of paper on a regular basis. But she was no match for my smart, efficient, and poised-under-fire team. Ellen Holtzman is amazing. Her entire legal team gave me exemplary representation. I highly recommend them.