Mr. Corletta has been a domestic relations practitioner since 1981. Prior to his admission to the Bar, he worked as a Law Clerk for a prominent matrimonial practitioner in Buffalo, New York. After admission, he continued to work for the same practitioner and participated in one of the first major cases under New York's new "Equitable Distribution" law.

Mr. Corletta is well versed in the highly technical and unique procedural aspects of New York divorce law, which is different from most in the nation. New York has its own unique procedural rules for commencement of a divorce action, which are different from other civil cases. Even so-called "default divorces" are somewhat complex, given the number of documents that must be prepared and the evidentiary showing that must be made.

New York has distinct rules with respect to child support and child support-related expenses, and also has a distinct and unique body of case law with respect to issues of custody and visitation.

Property settlements are governed by the so-called "Equitable Distribution" law that went into effect in July, 1980. This governs distribution of marital real and personal property. Said distribution is no longer based upon fault and is instead based upon the concept that marriage is an economic partnership contributed to by both parties.

Like all legal matters, each divorce case is different, and must be evaluated on its own facts. If you are contemplating divorce, please contact Mr. Corletta for a consultation.

As aforementioned, special procedural rules apply to divorce cases, making them extremely time intensive. Clients are required, under New York State law, to receive certain disclosures from an attorney at the outset.  Any attorney/client relationship in a domestic relations case must be governed by a Written Retainer Agreement. Mr. Corletta will provide you with more information about this at your consultation.