high net worth divorce attorney Old Westbury

Households in Old Westbury often hold value in forms that resist a clean split: an interest in a closely held company, property acquired before the marriage, compensation that has not yet vested. Each raises a separate question the court must answer. The case is filed in Nassau County Supreme Court. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. handles these matters. Call (888) 437-7747.

What Divorce Looks Like in Old Westbury

A closely held business is usually the hardest item on the list. It has to be appraised, and the appraisal depends on records the operating spouse controls, which is why discovery of entity books tends to become its own fight. Where one spouse built the company during the marriage, the increase in value is generally reachable even when the entity predates the wedding.

Which Court Hears Your Case

A Old Westbury filing proceeds in Nassau. Nassau County Supreme Court sits at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. Local justice courts, where they exist, have no matrimonial jurisdiction, so nothing about the divorce is heard there. Preliminary conferences set the discovery schedule, and missing those deadlines narrows what can be proven later.

Assets That Drive These Cases

Retirement assets accumulated during the marriage are marital regardless of whose name is on the account. Dividing them takes a separate order directed to the plan, and the drafting of that order determines whether survivor benefits and pre-retirement death benefits survive the divorce. Judgments that leave this to be handled later are a recurring source of post-judgment litigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a high net worth divorce handled differently?

The governing law is the same. What differs is the proof. Classification and valuation disputes require appraisals, entity records, and often a forensic accountant, so discovery is longer and the record is larger than in a straightforward case.

What if my spouse controls the finances?

Financial disclosure is compulsory. Both parties file a sworn statement of net worth and exchange tax returns, account statements, and entity records. Where production is incomplete, the remedy is a motion, and a pattern of non-compliance affects how the court views the party.

How long does a contested case take?

It depends on the volume of discovery, on whether appraisals are required, and on the calendar in the county of filing. Cases resolved by agreement conclude well ahead of those tried, which is one reason settlement posture is discussed early.

About Mr. Sris

Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., has practiced since 1997 and is a former prosecutor. He is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. His background at George Mason University in accounting and information systems applies to complex financial cases, which is where a contested divorce usually turns. Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys handle New York matters together.

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Last updated: August 25, 2026

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