Family Law

Family Law Attorney
Serving Niagara Falls, Lewiston, Tonawanda, NY & the Surrounding Areas

Retired Family Court Judge

Family law matters are often complicated and involve a lot of emotion. When you need a family law attorney on your side to work through a separation, divorce, or child custody case, Robert P. Merino, Attorney at Law is here to help.

Attorney Merino offers his experience as a retired judge to clients throughout Niagara Falls, NY; Lewiston, NY; Sanborn, NY; Lockport, NY; Wheatfield, NY; Tonawanda, NY; North Tonawanda, NY; Grand Island, NY; Youngstown, NY; Ransomville, NY; Getzville, NY; Amherst, NY; Williamsville, NY; Pendleton, NY; Kenmore, NY; and Wilson, NY. Call us today to discuss your case and set up a consultation with our family and divorce attorney.

Separation Agreements

Legal separation happens when a married couple decides to live separately while remaining married until a possible divorce. If you and your spouse are considering a divorce, a separation will set in stone decisions involving finances, child custody, assets, etc. Attorney Merino can help you better understand if separation is right for you and make sure you can lead a separate life from your spouse, no matter the next steps.

Child Custody Cases

A court’s first priority during a divorce is protecting the best interests of your child or children. Child custody is usually the most complicated part of a divorce. Attorney Merino is experienced with child custody cases and can work toward physical custody and legal custody, if these are your goals. Parenting history, your mental and physical health, your schedule, and your parenting abilities are just some of the factors considered by the court during a child custody case.

Attorney Merino is here to assist during your child custody case and help make you familiar with the process. Call us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your family law case with our custody attorney.