# The Law Offices of Susan A. Kassel, P.C. > A divorce, family law, and estate planning firm in Bohemia, New York, serving Suffolk and Nassau Counties on Long Island. Founded and led by attorney Susan A. Kassel, admitted to the New York State Bar in 1994, the firm has over three decades of experience across four practice areas: divorce and separation, family law, alternative dispute resolution, and wills, trusts, and estates. Office: 4875 Sunrise Highway, Suite 301, Bohemia, NY 11716. Phone: 631-881-4238. Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Free consultations available. All contested divorce and family law matters for this region are heard at the Suffolk County Supreme Court and Family Court in Central Islip. ## Practice Areas - [Practice Areas Overview](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/practice-areas/): Index of all four practice areas offered by the firm. - [Divorce & Separation](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/divorce-separation/): Contested and uncontested divorce, spousal maintenance, asset division, and separation matters in Suffolk County. - [Family Law Issues](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/family-law-issues/): Child custody, support, visitation, adoption, domestic violence, relocation, and fathers' rights. - [Alternative Dispute Resolution](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/alternative-dispute-resolution/): Divorce mediation, collaborative law, and child custody mediation as alternatives to litigation. - [Wills, Trusts & Estates](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/wills-trusts-estates/): Estate planning, administration, litigation, and probate under New York law. ## Divorce & Separation - [Uncontested Divorce](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/divorce-separation/uncontested-divorce/): Divorce where both spouses resolve disagreements outside the courtroom, moving faster and at lower cost than contested cases. - [Spousal Maintenance](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/divorce-separation/spousal-maintenance/): Alimony calculations under New York's statutory formula, contested awards, and post-divorce modifications. - [Division of Assets](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/divorce-separation/division-of-assets/): Equitable distribution of marital property, and the distinction between marital and separate property. - [Post-Judgment Matters](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/divorce-separation/post-judgment/): Modifying or enforcing existing divorce orders after a substantial change in circumstances. - [Legal Separation](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/divorce-separation/legal-separation/): Living apart without dissolving the marriage, via separation agreement or a Complaint for Legal Separation. - [High-Income Divorce](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/divorce-separation/high-income-divorce/): Complex business valuations, substantial marital estates, and maintenance above New York's statutory income cap. - [Prenuptial Agreements](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/divorce-separation/suffolk-county-prenuptial-agreement-attorney/): Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements covering spousal support and asset division. ## Family Law - [Child Custody](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/family-law-issues/child-custody/): Legal and physical custody disputes, agreements, and modifications based on the child's best interests. - [Child Support](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/family-law-issues/child-support/): Support calculations under the New York State Child Support Standards Act, enforcement, and modification. - [Child Visitation](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/family-law-issues/child-visitation/): Orders of Visitation, which in New York may be sought by parents, grandparents, and siblings. - [Adoption](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/family-law-issues/adoption/): Establishing permanent parental rights through the adoption process. - [Domestic Violence](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/family-law-issues/domestic-violence/): Orders of protection for victims, and defense against wrongful accusations affecting custody and divorce. - [Relocation](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/family-law-issues/relocation/): Petitions to relocate with a child, and opposition to moves affecting existing custody arrangements. - [Fathers' Rights](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/family-law-issues/fathers-rights/): Establishing paternity and protecting fathers' custody and visitation rights. ## Alternative Dispute Resolution - [Divorce Mediation](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/alternative-dispute-resolution/mediation/): Neutral-guided negotiation that avoids the cost, delay, and emotional toll of litigation. - [Collaborative Law](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/alternative-dispute-resolution/collaborative-law/): Out-of-court resolution supported by a team of legal, financial, and child specialists. - [Child Custody Mediation](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/alternative-dispute-resolution/child-custody-mediation/): Parenting and visitation arrangements resolved outside of court. ## Wills, Trusts & Estates - [Wills](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/wills-trusts-estates/wills/): Last wills and testaments, and the consequences of dying intestate in New York. - [Trusts](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/wills-trusts-estates/trusts/): Revocable and irrevocable trusts that avoid probate and carry tax advantages for beneficiaries. - [Estate Administration](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/wills-trusts-estates/estate-administration/): Guidance for executors and administrators settling an estate. - [Estate Litigation](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/wills-trusts-estates/estate-litigation/): Will contests, undue influence claims, and disputes over testamentary documents. - [Probate](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/wills-trusts-estates/probate/): The Surrogate's Court process for validating a will and authorizing an executor. ## Divorce Representation by Location - [Suffolk County](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/divorce-separation/): Countywide divorce representation across Suffolk County. - [Babylon](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/babylon-divorce-attorney/) - [Bohemia](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/bohemia-divorce-attorney/): The firm's home office location. - [Central Islip](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/divorce-lawyer-central-islip/): Home of the Suffolk County Supreme Court and Family Court. - [East Farmingdale](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/east-farmingdale-divorce-attorney/) - [East Islip](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/east-islip-divorce-attorney/) - [Holbrook](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/holbrook-divorce-attorney/) - [Huntington Station](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/huntington-station-divorce-attorney/) - [Lindenhurst](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/lindenhurst-divorce-attorney/) - [Medford](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/medford-divorce-attorney/) - [Port Jefferson](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/port-jefferson-divorce-attorney/) - [Sayville](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/sayville-divorce-attorney/) ## Estate Planning by Location - [Amityville](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/amityville-wills-trusts-estates-attorney/) - [Bay Shore](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/bay-shore-wills-trusts-estates-attorney/) - [Bohemia](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/bohemia-wills-trusts-estates-attorney/): The firm's home office location. - [Brentwood](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/brentwood-wills-trusts-estates-attorney/) - [Brookhaven](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/brookhaven-wills-trusts-estates-attorney/) - [Deer Park](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/deer-park-wills-trusts-estates-attorney/) - [East Islip](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/east-islip-wills-trusts-estates-attorney/) - [Huntington](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/huntington-wills-trusts-estates-attorney/) - [Ronkonkoma](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/ronkonkoma-wills-trusts-estates-attorney/) - [Smithtown](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/smithtown-wills-trusts-estates-attorney/) ## About the Firm - [About](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/about/): Firm overview and frequently asked questions about services, location, hours, and areas served. - [Susan A. Kassel, Esq.](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/susan-a-kassel-esq/): Founding attorney. J.D., New York Law School (1994); B.A. Economics, SUNY Stony Brook (1989). Admitted to the New York State Bar, all New York State Courts, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. - [Contact](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/contact/): Contact information and consultation requests. ## Optional - [Testimonials](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/testimonials/): Client reviews. - [Blog](https://www.divorcesuffolkcounty.com/blogs/): Articles on divorce, family law, and estate matters.