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Amy Sklar

4.8
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Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 45 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Williston Park, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +4 more

2 Hillside Avenue, Bldg. C, Williston Park, NY

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Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Most divorces start as contested matters but upon settlement they become uncontested cases. However, all cases are handled as if they are going to trial as a contested case. having an experienced trial attorney is important in contested matters.

46 years

25%
Family 20%

Although Family Court matters can be handled by the parties without attorneys, navigating the Court system without a professional can be intimidating and if handled improperly can negatively affect the outcome of a party's case.

46 years

20%
Child Custody 15%

Child custody disputes are the most expensive and anxiety ridden areas for parties in divorce, post divorce or Family Court matters. Parties considering child custody fights should feel confident with their choice of attorney as to their competency in the law, their availability to the client and their ability to demonstrate compassion for the client.

46 years

15%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

Uncontested divorces come about after both parties have resolved the issues between them. Once those issues have been resolved proceeding to an uncontested divorce is doable with speed only if the law firm you hire is well versed in the requirements of the Courts and the Court clerks. It always is better to hire a firm that has a good track record in getting the paperwork through with ease.

46 years

15%
Alimony 10%

In New York "alimony" is actually spousal maintenance and support. The various elements necessary to secure maximum results either as the payor or the payee require an experienced attorney.

46 years

10%
Child Support 10%

Child support is not only an issue to litigate or resolve as part of a divorce but is also an issue regarding increases and reductions post divorce. In addition, child support is also an issue litigated in Family Court if the facts of the particular situation does not involve a divorce either by choice or in the event the parents involved were never married. Choose your attorney wisely so that you can be assured to receive the maximum or pay only that provided by law.

46 years

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Prenuptial agreements are quite effective where parties have considerable income and assets at the outset of their marriage. However, if not prepared properly they can be useless if and when they are needed to protect spouses rights and interests.

46 years

5%

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2016
Silver Client Champion

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Client's Choice 2016

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Silver Client Champion

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Capetola & Divins, PC

2 Hillside Avenue, Bldg. C, Williston Park, NY, 11596

capetoladivinslaw.com
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Amy Sklar's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (7) Child Custody (5) Child Support (3) Family (3) Lawsuits & Disputes (2) Life Insurance (1)
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Advocacy (10) Case Results (10) Character & Conduct (7) General Knowledge (7) Practice Area Knowledge (7) Professionalism (7) Recommendation (7) Compassion (5) Responsiveness (5) Trustworthiness (4) Staff & Support (3) Communication Style (1) Cost of Services (1) Punctuality (1)

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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Simply the Best!!!

I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Amy Sklar as your attorney. Amy demonstrated tremendous expertise in divorce law. She answered her phone and emails in a timely fashion and was always available when I needed her. I was married for 34 years and had not worked outside the home. It wa...s an extremely difficult and emotional time for my family and Amy was there for me the entire time. She is ethical, moral and honest and gave me top notch legal advice. I don't believe there is another attorney who could have secured a more favorable outcome than Amy. I wouldn't hesitate referring Amy Sklar in any Family Law case.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Going to divorce? Call Amy Sklar and do yourself a favor...

I didn't know Amy Sklar previously, she was my 4th divorce atty. Dominic Barbara actually recommended her and as a person I immediately liked her. I found during my time with her, and I was too upset to cover every angle-and I didn't know every angle, she made sure that everything I was entitled to I... was going to get. Amy Sklar knows all the nasty tricks and tactics, luckily she discovered my ex emptied court-ordered life insurance policies. I wouldn't have thought that possible but she ensured that can't happen again. It's just one example through a tumultuous divorce and ending but after suffering the ineptitude and indifference of 3 "big" attys, I found Amy Sklar extrememly effective, efficient, quick. And she was the only atty who had the nerve to put my ex on the stand and hold him accountable. For that performance alone- and she made him squirm plenty- I wanted to put a statue of her on my lawn. She's great and from horrible, vast experience with "busy" lawyers I can highly recommend her services. To anyone!

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Itamar Levy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked on a joint matter with Amy. She is an excellent matrimonial attorney and highly recommended her."

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Joshua Kittenplan

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Outstanding Women in the Law, The Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University

2018

Pinnacle Professional Member, Continental Who's Who

2017

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who

Work Experience

2008 - 2011

Associate, The Barbara Law Firm

1985 - 2008

Managing Partner, The Law Office of Amy Sklar

Associations

1985 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1980

Hofstra University School of Law

Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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