IN LIFE THERE ARE OPTIONS.
IN DIVORCE THERE SHOULD BE OPTIONS TOO. Litigation. Collaborative Law. Mediation.

Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein is one of the largest matrimonial law firms in New York that offers all three ways to divorce.

New York City Family Law Firm

Reputable, Experienced, and Effective Lawyers to Negotiate Your Disputes

Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein is one of the largest divorce and family law firms in New York servicing clients dealing with family and divorce disputes. We concentrate our practice exclusively in the area of family law, with offices in Manhattan, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey. Recognized as a top divorce law firm in New York, we are one of the only New York firms offering all three options for divorce resolution – litigation, collaborative law, and mediation.

Emphasizing comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge service, our attorneys offer skilled and strategic expertise in trial advocacy, litigation, negotiation, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody and support matters, spousal maintenance, property division, appeals, and modifications and enforcement of court orders. Our firm has a team of attorneys to handle any family law concern you have.

Call (212) 466-6015 or reach out to Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein online to get started with our team.

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Skilled Representation and Conflict Mediation From One of the Largest Family Law Firms in New York

Our team of family law attorneys includes practitioners specializing in litigation and negotiation, collaborative divorce, and mediation, which means we are able to offer custom strategies and tailored solutions to all our clients. From complex financial disputes, to sensitive parenting matters, to thorough and careful pre- and post-nuptial agreements, you can trust our firm with your most personal legal needs.

We understand that family law is not just another legal practice, and that your own security and happiness can depend on the outcome of your case. We do not take our responsibility to you lightly.

Why Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein

Since our founding, we have successfully represented thousands of clients with high incomes and significant assets, and we have the skill and capacity to provide the best personalized service for our clients’ needs. We understand that high net worth cases will involve complex financial matters that require sophisticated financial understanding and in-depth knowledge of the law.

At Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, we pride ourselves on polished and professional work that helps us achieve positive, satisfying results for our clients. Our skilled team is fully committed to offering each of our clients:

Personal attention
Prompt responses to individual needs and inquiries
Thorough and clear explanations of your legal options
Creative and tailored solutions to difficult and complex problems

Minimizing the Impact on Your Family

Divorce and other family law issues may be fraught with tension, but not every divorce needs to be emotionally devastating. An experienced divorce attorney from Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein can help you navigate your complex and delicate matter, working to minimize the stress and strain on you and your children.

For instance, in some situations, mediation or collaborative law may be the right way to resolve issues to your advantage. In other cases, negotiating – while sometimes contentious – is enough to reach a deal. And sometimes, there is no choice but to litigate and go before a judge. With our experience in all these process choices, we can help you figure out what process is best for you and how to proceed.

Where We Serve

Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein is a New York law firm with offices in:

We concentrate our practice exclusively in the areas of family and divorce law, and serve clients in the greater New York City and New Jersey areas. Recognized among divorce law firms in New York, we are one of the only New York divorce law firms offering all three options for divorce: litigation, collaborative law and mediation. Our size and breadth of experiences allows us to offer clients exactly what they need to successfully navigate their divorce process.

Emphasizing comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge service, our New York family law attorneys offer expertise in professional trial advocacy, litigation, negotiation, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, property division, and modifications and enforcement of court orders.

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Skillful, Experienced & Effective Matrimonial Attorneys

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OUR ATTORNEYS PROVIDE GUIDANCE AS THOUGHT LEADERS IN THE FIELD – ACCLAIMED AUTHORS, SOUGHT-AFTER SPEAKERS, FEATURED EXPERTS, AND TOP PODCASTERS

Our attorneys at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein have contributed our professional knowledge and skill in a multitude of ways beyond the courtroom and negotiating table. We have a strong presence in the legal community as published authors, podcast hosts, and lecturers. We are regularly featured in media appearances and articles on family law/divorce law issues. Take a look at our family lawyers’ accomplishments both inside and outside of the courtroom, and see why Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein is a sought after leading law firm.

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Industry Thought Leaders Dedicated to Your Success

Dedicated Matrimonial & Divorce Attorneys Protecting Our Clients’ Rights, Assets, & Family

CHOICES AND OPTIONS TAILORED TO EACH CASE

We are one of the only Manhattan divorce law firms offering all three options for divorce: litigation/negotiation, collaborative law, and mediation - providing custom strategies and solutions for our clients.
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO DIFFICULT & COMPLEX PROBLEMS

All families and marriages are unique - our attorneys take the time to listen to our clients to fully understand the circumstances of their case. Only then do we advise the best legal option for their goals.
PROMPT RESPONSES TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND INQUIRES

Divorce is a time of transition. We understand the emotional and financial stress that clients experience during the divorce process – from day one our team ensures that we provide our clients with prompt feedback so that they are updated on their case every step of the way.
INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADERS DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS

Our attorneys provide frequent expert legal commentary for national media outlets and have been quoted in numerous publications including Fox's Business, NBC News, ABC News, CBS News and many more.

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Quotes and Publications

08/28/24: Attorney Evan Schein shares details in Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce that's ‘unheard of’ in celebrity divorces, Trinikid
8/07/24: Attorney Evan D. Schein comments on the anticipated divorce of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, noting it "comes as no surprise", Mirror UK
2/07/24: Attorney Evan Schein quoted in Forbes Advisor article, "Should You Freeze Your Credit During A Divorce?", Forbes Advisor
8/29/23: Fury Over Woman Trying to Block Stepdaughter's Inheritance—'Left Homeless', Newsweek
7/20/23: Teen Revealing Dad's Secret Affair to Half-Brother Praised: 'The Truth', Newsweek
6/4/23: My Husband Is Planning To Make Me Homeless—What Should I Do?, Newsweek
4/11/23: Man Issuing Partner Ultimatum Over 5-Year-Old Daughter Slammed: 'It's Over', Newsweek
4/8/23: Mom 'Fuming' Over Ex-Husband Being in Her House When She Wasn't Home Backed, Newsweek
3/2/23: Woman Unsure if Marriage Can Survive Husband's Baby Revelation Splits Views, Newsweek
3/2/23: Mom Cheered for Charging Husband for Lost Earnings—'Financial Independence', Newsweek
2/9/23: Divorce Attorney Evan Schein Comments on His Thoughts Around A Mother's Ask to Her Ex's Salary, Newsweek
9/30/22: Evan Schein Talks About Legality Surrounding Custody When a Parent Has Substance Abuse Issues, Newsweek
9/23/22: Evan Schein Shares Thoughts on Affair Grounds for Adam Levine and Wife Behati Prinsloo, Newsweek
8/12/22: Evan Schein Comments on Jason Sudeikis & Olivia Wilde's Custody Case, Newsweek
8/9/22: Evan Schein Comments on Kanye West's Fifth Attorney Withdrawal, Newsweek
2/24/22: 'Akin to the Wild West': Attorneys Warn of Cybersecurity Concerns for Firms in the Metaverse ,LAW.com
2/10/22: Metaverse Marriages Pushing Attorneys to Think Outside Of The Box About Contract Law, LAW.com
12/09/21: Attorney Evan Schein Scored A Major Victory for His Client When A Judge Ruled The Other Parent Must Be Vaccinated Or Submit to Regular Testing to Have In-Person Visits with His Young Daughter, Authority Magazine
10/16/21: Judge Bans Dad From Visiting Daughter, 3, Unless He Gets Coronavirus Vaccine, Mirror
10/15/21: NYC Judge Issues Dad Vaccine Mandate in Order to Visit His 3-Year-Old Daughter, NBC New York
10/15/21: New York Judge Suspends Father’s Visitation Rights With Daughter Unless He Gets COVID Vaccine Or Subjects To Weekly Testing, CBS New York
10/15/21: Father Prohibited From Seeing Child Unless He Receives COVID-19 Vaccine, Newsweek
10/14/21: New York City Judge Prevents Long Island Father From Visiting His Three-Year-Old Daughter in Manhattan During Custody Dispute Unless He Gets COVID Vaccine or Has Weekly Tests, Daily Mail
10/14/21: NYC Judge Suspends Dad’s Visits With Kid Over Vaccination Status, NY Post
3/1/21: The Ultimate Guide to Depositions in Divorce Cases with Leading Family Law Litigator, The Divorce & Beyond
12/10/20: Litigating a Family Law Case During COVID, Interview with Regina DeMeo
12/09/2020: Politics, Affairs, and Holidays. Oh my!, with Divorce Attorney Evan Schein, Next Level Relationship Podcast
10/08/2020: Pre-Marital Planning with Matrimonial Law Attorney Evan Schein, Life and Money with Christine Teh
07/21/2020: "Avoid the Divorce Attorney, with Evan Schein," Next Level Relationship Podcast
05/22/2020: "Divorce Lawyers Reveal 84 Of The Weirdest Reasons Their Clients Decided To End Their Marriage," Bored Panda
04/09/2020: "A Guidebook for Maintaining Well-being During a Pandemic," Thrive Global
02/19/2020: "First Comes U-Haul, Then Comes Court: The Shockingly High Lesbian Divorce Rate," GoMag
04/2018: "Remember to Act Like a Good Parent: The Ethical Limits to Preparing a Client for Forensic Examination" - Family News & Views
05/14/2018: Q&A: Litigating a Divorce, Westchester Magazine
05/19/2016: Report: Woman alleges Bartolo Colon fathered 2 children with her, ESPN.com
10/21/2015: Homeless Family Fighting for Custody of Kids, Yahoo! Parenting
10/20/2015: Couple’s Rent Pact for Grown Children Found Unenforceable, New York Law Journal
A.H. v. G.H., Supreme Court, Kings County, 201
05/18/2016: For Mets’ Bartolo Colon, 107 Pitches, No Homer, and a Loss, New York Times
05/18/2016: Bartolo Colon’s Double Life with Secret Family, New York Post
06/17/2016: Mets’ Bartolo Colon and his baby mama reach deal in child support battle, New York Daily News
05/18/2016: Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon sued for child support in secret family case, LA Times
10/26/2015: Court nixes contract: Dad can stop paying for kids’ expenses, Money Talks News

Presentations

11/18/2020: "Orders of Protection from the Perspective of the Family Lawyer, the Criminal Lawyer and the Bench," presented to the New York State Bar Association.
09/26/2020: "Prenups, Estate Planning, and International Considerations: How to get them right from the outset," presented to the Estate Planning Council of New York City

New York City Family Law Firm

Reputable, Experienced, and Effective Lawyers to Negotiate Your Disputes

Cases We Handle