Practice Areas

Poughkeepsie Lawyers Serving Our Clients' Civil Legal Needs

Each person, each family and each situation is unique. Each has unique needs that must be addressed by the same set of federal and New York State laws. It takes a skilled attorney to apply the law in a way that is most beneficial — avoiding potential pitfalls while maximizing results.

At Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner, we have more than 90 years of combined practice experience in courts in the Hudson Valley region. Our clients can feel confident that the legal challenges they face are in the hands of highly-capable and caring attorneys.

Family Law & Divorce

At Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner, we handle uncontested as well as contested divorces, separation agreements, spousal support matters and asset division issues, as well as child custody, visitation and child support issues. These include establishing, modifying, and enforcing child custody, visitation and child support orders and agreements.

We also prepare post judgment modifications and handle enforcement issues, as well as handling issues related to matrimonial appeals and domestic relations orders which divide retirement benefits. To read more about the family law and matrimonial services we provide, please follow the links below:

• Divorce & separation
• Agreements in anticipation or in lieu of marriage
• Agreements in anticipation or in lieu of divorce
• Divorce
• Child support
• Alimony & spousal maintenance
• Enforcement & modifications
• Dealing with debt
• Property division
• Complex division of assets
• Businesses, professional degrees, licenses and practices
• Child-related family issues
• Child custody and guardianships

Estate Planning & Taxation

We handle all aspects of estate planning and taxation, including simple and complex wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and estate tax planning. We strive to give our clients peace of mind that they have protected their family’s future through smart planning.

Sometimes issues of estate planning follow divorce. When they do, there are issues related to taxation that must be taken into account. Parents also may wish to make sure that children from a first marriage are protected in the event of a second marriage. We can help.

Civil Litigation & Appeals

Our team of experienced attorneys are equipped to handle a wide range of civil legal matters and appeals. These include income tax related issues, real estate conveyances and litigation.

Attorney Ethics

At Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner, attorney Robert Ostertag is a past president of the New York State Bar Association and JAG attorney who, as a veteran trial lawyer with over 50 years of experience, has developed a reputation for success representing attorneys subject to disciplinary proceedings.

To speak with a lawyer about the legal matters that affect you and your family, contact Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner by calling 845-206-4592 or toll-free at 1-866-605-0107. You may also complete our online form.