Dissolution of Marriage in Erie County and Western New York
Ending a marriage can be emotionally difficult and legally complex. As your lawyer, my goal is to help you identify the issues, sort out your priorities, consider your options and resolve your divorce in a timely and cost-effective way. I focus on move-forward solutions rather than needless litigation, but I am always prepared to go to court.
I am Charles Messina, an experienced divorce and family law attorney. From my Hamburg office, I serve clients throughout Greater Buffalo and Erie County, as well as Niagara County, Chautauqua County and neighboring counties of Western New York. Arrange a consultation today.
My Family Law Practice
I handle all facets of New York State matrimonial and family law:
- Divorce and property division, including no-fault divorce
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support and maintenance (alimony)
- Modifications or enforcement of court orders
- Legal separation (when divorce is not an option)
- Preparation of prenuptial agreements
- Interstate custody jurisdiction
- Domestic violence protective orders
- Defense of family offense petitions
- Paternity actions and petitions for child support/visitation
- Back child support/maintenance
- Adoption
- Appeals
- PINS (Persons in Need of Services)
Exploring Practical Solutions
Before law school, I was a paramedic and a registered nurse, and I have many clients from the emergency medical and health care occupations. I understand the hectic lifestyles of medical and health care professionals, police and fire fighters. I am well aware of the toll these lifestyles can take on marriages and some of the common issues in divorce, parenting schedules and post-divorce conflicts.
I also represent business owners, blue collar workers and other working class people who are more interested in a practical financial settlement and an amicable parenting agreement than an expensive battle over assets or a slash-and-burn custody fight.
Whatever your circumstances, however complex or confrontational, I am confident I can help you find good solutions that protect your interests and anticipate the future. Call my Hamburg office at 716-634-7777 to schedule a free and confidential phone consultation, including after hours by appointment. I accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
