Domestic Partnership Attorney in Staten Island, NY

Domestic Partnership Overview

Rights of Unmarried and Same-Sex Couples

Unmarried couples, whether GLBT or straight, often do not realize how few legal rights they have until something goes wrong. A partner gets sick, a partner dies or the relationship breaks up and suddenly what may have been a long-lasting relationship is virtually invisible to the state.

Unmarried couples lack inheritance rights absent a will, cannot consult with physicians and other medical providers absent a health care proxy, may be disenfranchised from a share of assets acquired during the relationship and stuck with debts that should be distributed between the couple. Even rights concerning children born or adopted during the relationship may be affected.

Before problems arise or the family dynamics change because of birth or adoption, property purchases and the like, you can seek individually tailored counsel in the creation of a domestic partnership agreement from Staten Island, New York, domestic partnership attorney Eric M. Gansberg. An attorney specializing in family law and estate planning issues he knows how important for couples to plan ahead.

Providing personal attention to each client Mr. Gansberg educates clients as to the risks of unmarried couples living without a partnership agreement and pointing out the issues to consider. He then works with you and your partner to address those issues and meet those goals which may include:

• Being able to make medical decisions
• Protecting property rights
• Having a say in child rearing

To protect your rights after a partner dies or a relationship has ended, we will strive for a holistic solution to your domestic partnership, property or gay rights issues.

If you live in any of the five boroughs of New York City, Staten Island, Long Island or Westchester County, or elsewhere in New York State feel free to contact Eric M. Gansberg at 718-395-6342 or 888-329-5750. He will give your legal matter the attention it deserves during a free initial consultation."

Areas of Practice

• Domestic Partnership
• Family Law
• Custody and Visitation
• Adoption