Legal matters concerning your family can be emotionally challenging. Our team is here to support you through every step of the process, providing compassionate legal guidance while ensuring that your rights and interests are protected. We can assist you with:
Legal matters concerning your family can be emotionally challenging. Our team is here to support you through every step of the process, providing compassionate legal guidance while ensuring that your rights and interests are protected. We can assist you with:
Mediation and Negotiation – We will attempt to resolve disputes through informal methods.
Litigation – We represent clients in court proceedings.
Document Preparation – We draft legal documents such as custody orders, agreements, and orders.
Joseph P. Petito represents families and individuals in family law matters. His experience includes representing professionals accused of child abuse. He has been successful in many child abuse fair hearings where the original findings of abuse were overturned or modified and dismissed or sealed.
Before joining Sholes Miller Rodriguez & Brown, PLLC; Mr. Petito worked as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Dutchess County District Attorney’s office. He also practiced family law at Petitio & Petito, LLP and was an Attorney for the Child, representing children of all ages in various Dutchess County Family Court proceedings.
Mr. Petito’s Family Law practice areas include:
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Adoptions
- Paternity
- Guardianships
- Domestic Violence and Protective Orders
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Foster Care and Child Welfare
- Surrogacy and Reproductive Rights
New York State Family Law
In New York state, family law cases are typically handled in Family Court or Supreme Court depending on the specific issue.
New York Family Court handles matters such as child abuse and neglect, adoption, custody and visitation, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, paternity, and support.
New York State Supreme Court can handle family law matters, including divorce and property division.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF A FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY, SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT SHOLES MILLER RODRIGUEZ & BROWN, PLLC
*Sholes Miller Rodriguez & Brown, PLLC does not practice matrimonial law.
