WhitsonLaw PLLC
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Credentials & Experience
Education
Fordham University School of Law
J.D.
Awards & Recognition
- 2026
Family Law Practice in New York's Most Diverse Borough
Professional Associations
New York State Bar Association
Queens County Bar Association
Queens County Women's Bar Association
License Status
Bar Number: EX-NY-00006
Jurisdiction: New York
About WhitsonLaw PLLC
Markfeld Law is a family law practice based in Queens, New York, serving clients in Queens County — the most ethnically diverse urban county in the United States, home to more than 160 languages and a mosaic of immigrant communities from every corner of the world. The firm provides knowledgeable New York family law representation to the full spectrum of Queens's diverse population, with Spanish-language capability for the borough's substantial Hispanic and Latino community.
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Fees & Consultation
The average divorce attorney hourly rate in New York is $400/hour.
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Who is the best divorce lawyer in Queens County, New York?
WhitsonLaw PLLC is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Queens County, New York on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Queens County market, WhitsonLaw PLLC has been personally vetted and selected to serve 2,360,826 residents navigating divorce in New York. Their practice areas include Divorce — No-Fault (Irretrievable Breakdown for 6+ Months, DRL §170(7), 2010 Reform) and Fault Grounds (Cruel and Inhuman Treatment, Abandonment, Imprisonment, Adultery — DRL §170(1)-(6)), Equitable Distribution of Marital Property (DRL §236(B), Equitable Distribution Law 1980), Maintenance/Spousal Support — Pendente Lite Formula and Post-Divorce Maintenance Guidelines (DRL §236(B)(5-a), 2016 Reform), Child Custody — Best Interests of the Child (DRL §240, Family Court Act §651), Child Support — Child Support Standards Act (CSSA, DRL §240(1-b)), Parenting Plans and Parental Access, Modification of Custody and Support — Substantial Change (DRL §236(B)(9)), Orders of Protection — Family Court Act §§812-847 and Supreme Court, Paternity and Parentage (Family Court Act §§511-559), Prenuptial Agreements (DRL §236(B)(3)), QDRO — Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Legal Separation (DRL §200), Annulment (DRL §140), Collaborative Divorce, Interstate Custody — UCCJEA (DRL §75-a et seq.).
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Queens County, New York?
The median hourly rate for divorce attorneys in New York is $400. Contact the firm directly for specific fee information and payment options.
Why Choose a Queens County Divorce Attorney
Hiring a divorce attorney who practices in Queens County provides significant advantages. A local attorney is familiar with the judges, court staff, and procedures specific to Queens County and the surrounding New York courts. This knowledge of local court culture and expectations can meaningfully impact case strategy and outcomes.
A Queens County-based attorney also offers practical convenience — in-person meetings when needed, proximity to the courthouse for filings and hearings, and connections with local mediators, appraisers, and other professionals frequently involved in divorce proceedings in New York.
WhitsonLaw PLLC serves Queens County and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of New York state law and local court requirements to every case.
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