About

Joel R. Brandes is a prominent lawyer in New York, specializing in divorce and family law appeals. He is recognized as an expert in New York family law and has authored several books and articles on the subject. Learn more about his practice and expertise below. Joel R. Brandes, a member of the New York Bar, focuses his legal practice on handling divorce and family law appeals in New York. In addition to representing clients in these matters, he also provides consultation and guidance to other attorneys on appellate, trial court, and international child abduction cases across all New York state and federal courts. His extensive knowledge and experience have earned him recognition from the New York Appellate Division as a leading authority in the field of New York family law and divorce. Mr. Brandes is the author of several comprehensive legal publications, including "Law and the Family New York 2023 Edition" (12 Volumes), "Law and The Family New York, 2d" (9 volumes), and "Law and the Family New York Forms 2024 Edition" (5 volumes), all published by Thomson Reuters. He has also written the New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook, available through Bookbaby. His regular column, "Law and the Family," is featured in the New York Law Journal, and he has contributed to various law books and publications. With a wealth of experience in family law and international child abduction cases, Mr. Brandes has authored over 500 published articles in legal journals and has been involved in numerous significant Court of Appeals cases, including Morone v. Morone, Tucker v. Tucker, and McSparron v. McSparron. He has a strong track record of over 120 reported trial or appellate decisions in New York. Mr. Brandes obtained his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and his LL.M. from New York University. He maintains two blogs, where he writes and publishes content on New York Divorce and Family Law. His blog on international child abduction has been selected by the United States Library of Congress for inclusion in the Legal Blawgs Web Archive, recognizing its importance in the legal community. To learn more about Joel R. Brandes and his work, visit his blog at https://joelbrandes.blogspot.com/. Part of Legal Blawgs Web Archive (265), Law Library of Congress (422,825). See https://www.loc.gov/item/lcwaN0038333/

Legal Issues

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Divorce

Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony

Family Law

Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

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• Payment With Credit Card

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