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Experienced Divorce & Family Law Representation in Upstate New York

The firm’s primary local focus is Columbia, Greene, and Ulster Counties, and it may consider appropriate matters throughout New York State.

Divorce / Family Law
Mediation / Collaborative Law
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The Law Offices of Heidi T. Cochrane represents clients in divorce and family-law matters affecting children, finances, property, and the next chapter of life. The firm’s primary local focus is Columbia County, Greene County, and Ulster County, and it may consider appropriate matters throughout New York State.

Some matters can be resolved through negotiation, settlement, or mediation. Others require a clear litigation strategy and preparation for court proceedings or trial where appropriate. The firm provides practical guidance and legal protection from the first consultation through the process that fits the circumstances.

Email the Firm About Your New York Legal Matter or request a free initial consultation. Please provide only a brief, non-confidential description of the issue and the county involved.

Divorce and Family Law Representation

The firm handles contested and uncontested divorce, custody and parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, negotiation, settlement, mediation, and related Family Court matters where accepted. Each inquiry is reviewed for fit, conflicts, timing, and the court or county connected to the matter.

Uncontested Divorce in New York

An uncontested divorce may be appropriate when spouses have resolved the issues that must be addressed, including property and debt, child custody and parenting time, child support, maintenance, health insurance, retirement interests, and other financial terms where applicable. Complete agreement and accurate papers matter even when both spouses want to avoid a court dispute.

Learn more about uncontested divorce in New York and use the 2026 New York child support and maintenance calculator for general informational estimates.

County Divorce and Family Law Information

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Serving Clients Across Upstate New York

The firm has a primary local focus on Columbia County, Greene County, and Ulster County. It may also consider appropriate matters elsewhere in New York State, depending on the practice area, court, facts, timing, conflicts, and availability. A consultation request is the best first step for determining whether the firm can assist.

Email the Firm About Your New York Legal Matter. Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through an initial inquiry. A request for a consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship or guarantee that the firm can accept a matter.

Divorce, Family Law & Mediation in Upstate New York

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Divorce Representation

Strategic guidance for contested and uncontested divorce matters involving property, support, children, and the next legal steps.

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Divorce and family-law guidance for separating families.

Divorce and Family Law

Guidance on divorce, custody, parenting time, support, maintenance, property issues, and related family-law concerns.

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Mediation and Collaborative Law

Structured options for resolving family-related disputes through a guided process.

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