high net worth divorce attorney Merrick

When significant assets are in play, a Merrick divorce becomes a documents case. Account records, entity books, and tax filings decide it far more often than testimony does. The matter is filed in Nassau County Supreme Court. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. represents clients in contested Nassau matrimonial matters. Call (888) 437-7747.

What Divorce Looks Like in Merrick

Deferred compensation is frequently the largest asset neither party lists first. Restricted stock, options, and unvested awards may be partly marital and partly separate, depending on what period of service each grant rewards. The allocation is done by formula, and which formula applies depends on the grant documents rather than on what either spouse assumes.

Which Court Hears Your Case

Because Merrick sits in Nassau, the matter is venued there. Nassau County Supreme Court is located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. Where the parties live in different counties, more than one venue may be available, and the choice affects the assigned part. That decision is worth making before an action is commenced rather than after.

Assets That Drive These Cases

Where one spouse controls the household finances, the case often starts with establishing what actually exists. Discrepancies between reported income and lifestyle are examined through tax filings, bank records, and entity distributions. A forensic accountant may be retained where the records do not reconcile on their face.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will our prenuptial agreement control?

A validly executed agreement controls what it covers. Disputes typically concern scope, the adequacy of disclosure at signing, and assets acquired afterward. The agreement narrows the case rather than ending it.

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.

What should be brought to the first meeting?

Recent tax returns, statements for every account, any premarital or postnuptial agreement, entity documents for any business interest, and a short written timeline of the marriage and the finances. That material makes the first conversation substantive.

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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Request a consultation. Reach our location at (888) 437-7747. Bring tax returns, account statements, and any agreement signed before or during the marriage.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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