Edwards Family Law Team — 40+ Years of Combined Experience

Garden City-based family law firm — trial-tested attorneys handling relocation, custody, support and high-net-worth separations across Nassau, Suffolk and all NYC boroughs.

Our team combines courtroom experience with practical negotiation skills so your family’s interests are protected at every stage. Meet the attorneys who will handle your case — focused, ready, and available for a confidential review of your situation.

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Meet the People Who Will Protect Your Family

A compact, courtroom-tested team of family law attorneys dedicated to thorough preparation, strategic negotiation, and decisive advocacy for clients across Long Island and New York City.

Clients choose Edwards because we combine legal depth with personal attention. From delicate relocation disputes to contested custody matters and complex financial separations, our attorneys build focused strategies that prioritize your children's stability and your financial security. We treat every case like it’s headed to trial — and that toughness often helps resolve matters sooner and more favorably.

Client-First Approach

Every attorney on our team starts by listening. We map a legal path that fits your family goals — whether that's a negotiated settlement, a parenting plan that preserves relationships, or aggressive litigation when necessary.

Local Experience, Courtroom Confidence

Decades of appearances in Nassau, Suffolk and NYC family courts mean we know how judges view relocation, custody, and support issues — knowledge that shapes better outcomes for you.

Practical Communication

We explain options plainly, set realistic timelines, and keep you informed so you can make confident decisions during an emotionally difficult time.

Edwards Family Law — Capabilities That Protect What Matters

Clients choose Edwards for rigorous preparation, courtroom-ready advocacy, and practical negotiation that moves cases forward. Our team handles high-stakes family matters across Nassau, Suffolk, and NYC with a clear focus: securing stable parenting arrangements and protecting your long-term financial interests.

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Strategic, Trial‑Tested Advocacy

Prepared for Court. Driven to Settle Smart.

We build every case as if it will be tried, giving you leverage in negotiations and confidence in court. From relocation to complex custody disputes, our approach blends decisive advocacy with practical solutions tailored to your goals.

  • Courtroom‑ready strategy and filings
  • Focused relocation and custody advocacy
  • Negotiation that secures favorable outcomes
  • Clear, proactive communication at every stage
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Sophisticated Financial Strategy

High‑Net‑Worth Asset Protection & Support

We frequently coordinate with forensic accountants and valuation experts to uncover, classify, and fairly divide assets. Whether business interests, real estate, or retirement accounts are at stake, we build evidence‑driven positions that protect your financial future.

  • Business, real estate, and retirement valuation
  • Financial discovery, tracing, and documentation
  • Equitable distribution planning and execution
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Practical Solutions That Put Family First

Custody, Parenting Plans, and Support You Can Live With

We prioritize outcomes that preserve children’s stability and help families move forward. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, we craft parenting plans and support arrangements that are realistic, durable, and child‑centered.

  • Child‑centered parenting plans
  • Relocation evaluation and advocacy
  • Support calculations, enforcement, and modifications
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Client Experience You’ll Feel

Responsive Communication and Seamless Case Management

From day one, we set clear timelines, explain your options plainly, and keep the process moving. You’ll know what’s happening, what’s next, and why — so you can make confident decisions at every step.

  • Dedicated point of contact
  • Transparent timelines and updates
  • Efficient filings and document preparation

Get a Free Consultation

Speak directly with a member of our team during a private, no-cost consultation. We'll review your situation, outline immediate next steps, and identify risks and options.

Over 40 years combined experience • Courtroom-ready • Local counsel for Nassau, Suffolk & NYC

Practice Areas

Quick links to the core family law topics we handle — jump to the section that matches your needs or contact us for a tailored discussion.

Why Choose Edwards for Your Family Law Matter?

Our approach blends rigorous legal preparation with compassionate client service. Below are concrete benefits you get when a member of our team represents you.

40+ Years Combined Experience

Decades of courtroom and negotiation experience specific to family law matters in New York courts. We use that history to anticipate issues and seize procedural advantages.

Courtroom-Ready Preparation

We prepare every case as though it will go to trial — that level of readiness strengthens settlements and improves outcomes for clients who prefer negotiated resolutions.

Collaborative, Practical Solutions

While aggressive at litigation when needed, we prioritize solutions that protect children’s stability and clients’ long-term financial health — choosing the path that best meets your goals.

Local Knowledge & Relationships

Familiarity with judges, court procedures, and local experts (custody evaluators, forensic accountants) helps us move cases efficiently and effectively.

Ready to Talk? Schedule a Private Case Review

Same-week consultations often available — call or request a consultation online and we’ll connect you with the right attorney on our team.

Office hours by appointment. Evening consultations available upon request.

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