Top Rated Schenectady County, NY Divorce Lawyers

In Schenectady County, New York, there are 42 divorce lawyers available with 214+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

Narrow Results by City

Alplaus Delanson Duanesburg Glenville Niskayuna Pattersonville Quaker Street Rotterdam Junction Schenectady Scotia

Sort by:

Best reviewed on Avvo

Best MatchBest reviewed on AvvoMost reviewed on Avvo Years licensed: Most to least Years licensed: Least to most

Schenectady County Has 42 Divorce and Separation Attorneys with 214 Reviews

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Ashley Mahserjian-Ortiz is a dedicated, energetic and compassionate divorce and family law attorney. She practices in a long-standing, well established law firm with over 50 years of combined knowledge and experience, located in Clifton Park, New ...

Rating: 8.2

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: Katrin (Kate) received her Juris Doctorate in 2007 from Albany Law School at Union University. While at Albany Law School, Kate interned for the Hon. Mark Powers and she was active in Moot Court, the Environmental Law Society, and the Italian Amer...

Rating: 8.5

View Profile

Ad

Divorce And Separation Lawyers in Schenectady County, NY

Divorce lawyers guide clients through every stage of marital separation and dissolution, including asset division, spousal support, child custody and support, and settlement negotiations. They draft and review settlement agreements, represent clients in mediation or trial, calculate equitable distribution, seek temporary orders, and work to protect financial and parental rights during and after divorce proceedings.

The Avvo Rating explained

Let us know
how we're doing!

We'd like to hear from you!

This anonymous survey will take no more than 1–2 minutes to complete.

Your feedback will be used to improve Avvo and provide better support to people with legal needs like yours.

START THE SURVEY

Divorce

Divorce lawyers guide clients through every stage of marital separation and dissolution, including asset division, spousal support, child custody and support, and settlement negotiations. They draft and review settlement agreements, represent clients in mediation or trial, calculate equitable distribution, seek temporary orders, and work to protect financial and parental rights during and after divorce proceedings.

The Avvo Rating explained

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Business and more

Bio: Joseph C. Berger, a Principal in the Firm of Berger & Kernan, P.C., is a graduate of Fairfield University and Fordham School of Law. Mr. Berger has practiced for over 30 years as a trial attorney in the areas of Matrimonial Law, Employment Law, Co...

Rating: 7.4

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family and more

Review: "Ms. Michelle Haskin has represented me during a very involved and contentious family custody and divorce matter this past year. I cannot express how satisfied and grateful I am to have had such exceptional and dedicated representation from her dur..."

Rating: 9.6

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Family and more

Review: "I hired Denise to handle my divorce while I was also going through a serious illness. Denise while very empathetic, helped keep me grounded and did an incredible job. She knew what I wanted, and had absolutely no issue fighting for me. She had my ..."

Rating: 7.0

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Personal Injury and more

Review: "I am an attorney with 30+ years of experience. Steve helped me through a difficult divorce proceeding. Steve is an excellent family lawyer. He is knowledgeable, efficient and effective. Highly recommended."

Rating: 2.7

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce and Separation, Estate Planning and more

Review: "I was able to be seen quickly and have the basics of my case reviewed in short order. Steps to resolve were professional and helped to move the issues forward. His staff was very knowledgable and kind. I can recommend without question."

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Child Custody and more

Review: "Mr. Weiskopf represented me for my divorce and subsequent bankruptcy. He fought hard in court for my interests as well as those of my children. He was worth every penny. All I wanted was equal time with my children and he got it for me."

Rating: 9.1

View Profile

PRO

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support and more

Bio: Ms. Hoffman limits her practice to divorce and family law matters. This includes a wide array of legal issues ranging from domestic violence, custody and child support, to post judgment actions. She is well-versed in business valuations, enhanced ...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(518) 375-1385

Laura M. Hoffman's Website

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: I have dedicated my practice exclusively to Family & Matrimonial law in Albany, NY and the surrounding areas for more than 12 years. Though my office is in Clifton Park, I have appeared in courts in Duchess, Ulster, Columbia, Delaware, Schoharie, ...

Rating: 10

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense

Review: "Alex was always availabe whenever I needed him. He is extremely dedicated and hard working. His experience, knowledge and contacts give him an advantage when faced with tough challenges within the court system. He keeps you informed and explains e..."

Rating: 7.2

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense

Bio: Prior to opening her own practice, Lori was an associate at a large Albany law firm where she concentrated her practice on family and matrimonial law. In particular, she focused her practice on military divorce. Lori continues to focus her practic...

Rating: 10

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: For more than two decades, I have provided representation for clients with family and matrimonial matters. My clients come from every walk and include stay at home parents, educators, service professionals, medical professionals, business owners, ...

Rating: 9.2

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Divorce and Separation

Review: "You want someone to take care of business. Dean is your man! He has helped me out with numerous issues. Classy guy. "

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Review: "Karen had taken over my case. She pushed through a difficult divorce with professionalism, kindness, and a relentlessness that resulted in a divorce . A fair distribution of marital assets. Her paperwork was always accurate, delivered in a timely ..."

Rating: 6.5

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Real Estate and more

Bio: Ms. Bonton just celebrated 15 years of sucessfully running a private practice law office. Attorney Bonton's practice focuses on Family Law , Matrimonial Law and Contract Law. Her clients return again and again because Ms. Bonton listens intently, ...

Rating: 9.0

View Profile

PRO

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support and more

Experienced Matrimonial and Family Law attorney

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(518) 864-1095

Tammy Arquette's Website

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Car Accidents and more

Review: "I was looking for a lawyer to handle an eviction case and Rachel Rappazzo delivered. She explained the procedures and walked me through in terms I could understand. She gave me advice based on her experience and knowledge of the court system. Rach..."

Rating: 6.7

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony

Review: "I had Ellie and her team for nearly 4 years during my marathon divorce. The case was dragged out by the other attorney despite Ellie's attempts to bring the proceedings to a reasonable conclusion. Throughout the duration of my divorce she was ALWA..."

Rating: 7.8

View Profile

Schenectady County Divorce & Separation Attorney

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support and more

Bio: I recently left the employment of the County Attorney in Schenectady County and returned to private practice. I opened my office on Clinton Street, sharing space with two other attorneys that I respect and admire. I operate a general practice with...

Rating: 3.8

View Profile

Family Alimony Child Custody Child Support Uncontested Divorce

See all practice areas

Additional Resources

Additional User Resources

Below, we’ve provided users with navigation to related Divorce and Separation as well as common support documents.

Divorce & Separation Legal Questions and Information Ask a lawyer FAQ Are my messages private and secure? What is the Avvo Rating? What are reviews?

Resources for Attorneys and Law Firms

Are you or your law firm looking for new opportunities to grow? Are you looking to take control of your profiles on Avvo to ensure your data is accurate and enable users to reach you? Take a look at the resources below to get started.

How to grow your law practice with Avvo? How do I edit my claimed profile? How can I increase my Avvo rating? How do I edit my unclaimed profile?

Transparency and Trust: Understanding our Data and Reviews

We want to make sure our users have confidence in Avvo’s reviews and ratings, as well as the information we provide and moderate. Data provided on Schenectady County’s Divorce & Separation lawyers has been sourced from the lawyers themselves as well as publicly available directories such as the State Bar of New York. Lawyers who verify themselves are able to claim their profiles and provide additional information. They can also provide additional data on their practice areas and other messaging related to their practice. No content provided by Avvo on this directory page is generated by AI.

All reviews have been submitted by individuals that create an account on Avvo.com. The quality and accuracy of these reviews is paramount to Avvo, which is why we maintain internal policies and protocols. Reviews are never removed without manual review by our customer success team. Lawyers are unable to remove or modify reviews on their own.

Do you have an idea of how to make this page better or have you spotted something incorrect? Contact our support team today.