Divorce Attorney in Buffalo & Williamsville, NY
Strong Enough to Fight for You. Caring Enough to Guide You Through It.
Divorce changes everything: your finances, your home, your time with your children. At Weinrieb Law, our attorneys bring 26+ combined years of helping families across Western New York find clarity in that uncertainty. Whether your case calls for a courtroom advocate or a skilled mediator, we’ll be honest about what to expect and strategic about how to get there.
How We Can Help Your Family
Start with whichever area is closest to your situation. Each page explains how New York handles it and what happens first.
Divorce
Contested or uncontested, in Erie County and across Western New York. We tell you early which path your case fits, so you are not paying litigation prices for a case that will settle.
Divorce →Divorce Mediation
A 42-hour certified family and divorce mediator on staff. Mediation generally runs about $3,000 to $7,500 in professional fees. A contested case commonly climbs into the tens of thousands, and the two of you give up control of the outcome to a judge.
Divorce Mediation →Child Custody
Legal custody, physical custody, and a parenting schedule that holds up in practice. Best interests comes from case law, so what you can document matters. Relocation, fathers' rights and interstate cases included.
Child Custody →Child Support
New York applies the CSSA percentages, 17% for one child and 25% for two, to combined parental income, then splits the result pro rata. Support runs to age 21, and the income cap is $193,000 through February 2028.
Child Support →Spousal Support
Temporary and post-divorce maintenance each run on a statutory formula, applied to income up to $241,000. How long payments last is advisory and tied to the length of the marriage, which is where most of the argument happens.
Spousal Support →Property Division
New York divides marital property equitably, which does not always mean equally. The house, a business, pensions and 401(k)s, including the QDRO that moves retirement money once the judgment is signed.
Property Division →Orders of Protection
Family Court, Criminal Court, or Supreme Court when a divorce is already pending. Who can file, what an order can require, and how custody exchanges work while one is in place. In danger now? Call 911.
Orders of Protection →Post-Divorce Modifications
Support and custody orders can be changed when circumstances change substantially, and enforced when the other side stops complying. An order you signed in 2019 does not have to govern 2026.
Modifications & Enforcement →Recent Firm Updates
Plain-English notes on New York family law, written by our attorneys and kept current.
What Domestic Violence Does to a Custody Decision in New York
New York does not leave this to a judge’s discretion. Domestic Relations Law §240(1)(a) requires the court to consider the effect of domestic violence on the child and on the parent who was the victim, without regard to whether the child witnessed it. What counts, the four ways a court can handle parenting time, and how to document abuse when nobody called the police. In danger now? Call 911.
Read the UpdateHow an Order of Protection Works in Erie County
A temporary order can be issued the day you file, without the other person present. A final order lasts up to 2 years, or 5 with aggravated circumstances. Who can file, stay-away vs refrain-from, and how custody exchanges work under an order. In danger now? Call 911.
Read the UpdateWhat a Divorce Actually Costs in Western New York
Plain numbers, offered as planning ranges rather than quotes. Mediation generally runs about $3,000 to $7,500 in professional fees, an uncontested divorce about $1,500 to $4,000, and a contested case commonly climbs into the tens of thousands. Roughly $335 in court filing fees applies on every path, and that one is fixed.
Read the UpdateServing All of Western New York
Weinrieb Law proudly serves clients throughout Erie County and Western New York, including Williamsville, Buffalo, Amherst, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, Lancaster, Orchard Park, Hamburg, Clarence, and East Aurora.
5555 Main Street, Suite 5, Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 759-4529
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a divorce attorney cost in Buffalo, NY?
Attorney fees vary based on the complexity of your case. Contested divorces in Buffalo commonly cost tens of thousands of dollars by the time they conclude, while uncontested divorces cost significantly less. Weinrieb Law offers an initial consultation so you can receive a realistic fee estimate before making any commitment.
How long does a divorce take in New York?
An uncontested divorce in New York typically takes 3 to 6 months. A contested divorce involving disputes over property, custody, or support can take 1 to 3 years depending on complexity and court scheduling. Our attorneys work efficiently to resolve your case as quickly as your situation allows.
Does Weinrieb Law handle cases outside of Williamsville?
Yes. While our office is located in Williamsville, NY, we represent clients throughout Western New York including Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Lockport, and all of Erie County.
What family law services does Weinrieb Law offer?
Weinrieb Law handles divorce (contested and uncontested), child custody and visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, equitable distribution, orders of protection, paternity, prenuptial agreements, and divorce mediation throughout Western New York.