An advocate, in the discharge of his duty, knows but one person in all the world, and that person is his client. The Kepanis Law Firm opened in New York City with the realized goal of bringing the ability to work with clients, argue persuasively to judges and put maximum effort into obtaining client satisfaction.
Because of tireless efforts on behalf of clients, The Kepanis Law Firm, P.C. has consulted on cases involving television actresses, professional athletes and ivy league professors. However, everyone deserves the same attention to detail. The Kepanis Law Firm, P.C. brings this level of professionalism and personal service to each and every client.
Because of tireless efforts on behalf of clients, The Kepanis Law Firm, P.C. has consulted on cases involving television actresses, professional athletes and ivy league professors. However, everyone deserves the same attention to detail. The Kepanis Law Firm, P.C. brings this level of professionalism and personal service to each and every client.
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At the initial consultation, we will first determine if you are eligible to file for a divorce in the State of New York. Like all states, New York has residency requirement. Either party has been a resident of the state for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding the commencement of the action.
In New York, a divorce case is commenced with the filing of either a Summons With Notice or Summons With Verified Complaint. The Summons With Notice is typically a one- to two-page document served on your spouse that notifies them you have commenced a divorce action. A Summons With Verified Complaint is a document wherein the actual allegations as to the reasons for the divorce are delineated.
In New York, spousal support is known as "maintenance". Recently, New York moved to a formula based approach to both temporary (while the divorce is pending) and final (post-divorce) maintenance formula. Acts by one party against another that have inhibited or continue to inhibit a party's earning capacity or ability to obtain meaningful employment.
Although some couples choose to negotiate and avoid going to Court, most divorce matters where there is even the slightest disagreement on one or more issues ends up in front of a Judge. In order to have a Judge assigned to your case, a document entitled a Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI) is filed.
One of the most asked questions regarding divorce is whether or not you have the right to a trial by jury. In divorce matters, there is no right to a trial by jury - a Judge will make all decisions in your case. However, if you ask any attorney how many divorce matters actually go to trial, you will likely receive the response: 1 to 5%.
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Jul 24, 2020
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Catina M.
Sep 08, 2019
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Professional, Polished and Proficient. My husband hired Mr. Kepanis to represent him in a custody battle. Not only was Doug brilliant and meticulous with his representation, but we got the results we wanted. We are forever grateful to him for his guidance and ability to remain the calm ship in a rough sea that we needed.
Tracy V.
Sep 07, 2019
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I was extremely pleased with the white glove treatment the Kepanis Law Firm provided me. The firm was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and always willing to go the extra mile for me. Mr. Kepanis was successfully able to guide me through some complicated child support issues and I am forever grateful for the services he provided. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his legal services to anyone in need of help.
Ron D.
Sep 06, 2019
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I highly recommend you retain the Kepanis Law Firm. Mr. Kepanis not only showed professionalism, knowledge of navigating the law, but most importantly he was always there for me. If you have a question or need help, he is always quick to respond. With other law firms you can wait days to get a response if you get one at all. If you are looking for a top notch attorney who fights hard for you, always has your back, and gets things done quickly and efficiently, use the Kepanis Law Firm. You wont be disappointed.
Tal S.
Sep 06, 2019
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Jul 17, 2019
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Jul 02, 2019
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Roy P.
Jan 07, 2018
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I am a retired attorney and I dealt extensively with Mr. Kepanis throughout my son's divorce proceedings. Mr. Kepanis represented my son in a highly acrimonious divorce that was unduly prolonged by the fact that his now ex-spouse had a free ride because she had duped well intentioned friends to fund all her legal expenses. During discovery it was learned that the ex had disposed of joint assets in a foreign country hidden from my son, as well as dissipated substantial joint assets using nefarious means. The ex blatantly disregarded compliance with discovery in most part and filed several motions
