- DivorceDivorce Mediation Orange County Goshen NY - Strauss & Kallus Law Offices - Goshen, New YorkStrauss & Kallus Law Offices – Goshen, New York
- Child SupportNY State Child Support Guidelines - Strauss & Kallus Law Offices - Goshen, New YorkStrauss & Kallus Law Offices – Goshen, New York
- Child Custody and VisitationAll parents want their children to have the best possible childhood. Parents going through divorce often fear the impact that a custody dispute might have on the children. Our attorneys  are aware of these issues and keep the child’s best interests in mind when handling child custody cases.
- AdoptionAs remarriage, blended families and same sex unions and marriages have become more common, so have step-parent adoptions. That said, the process of adoption itself and the paperwork required to complete it are more complex than ever.
- Paternity
- Premarital Agreement
- GuardianshipAndrea has represented clients in both simple child support proceedings and complex matrimonials involving business valuation and distribution as well as stock option and deferred compensation marital allocation. In addition to matrimonial actions, Andrea has represented clients in multi-state and local custody and parenting time disputes, grand-parent visitation applications, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, same-sex family law issues, post-divorce modification and enforcement actions, guardianship proceedings and abuse and neglect cases.
- Spousal SupportStrauss & Kallus employs a deliberate and rational approach to resolve complex family law issues involving equitable distribution of marital assets and debts (including the division of business interests, stock options and retirement assets); custody and visitation disputes; and child and spousal support negotiations. They are skilled negotiators who utilize alternative dispute resolution principles whenever possible.
- Legal Separation
- Child AbuseBarbara Strauss is also a court-appointed law guardian representing children’s interests in divorce, custody and child abuse matters. For over ten years, she has co-taught the Parents Apart teaching parents in the midst of custody disputes about the impact of litigation on children.
- Criminal DefenseCriminal Law Orange County New York - Strauss & Kallus Law Offices - Goshen, New YorkStrauss & Kallus Law Offices – Goshen, New York
- DUI/DWIAndrea has represented clients on felony-level arraignments, hearings, and trials which include but are not limited to major drug trafficking, conspiracy, murder, rape, misdemeanor level crimes such as DWI’s as well as violations such as unlawful possession of marijuana and traffic infractions.
- Sex CrimesAn eight-year veteran of the Orange County D.A.’s Office and former Senior Assistant District Attorney — Barbara Strauss has a thorough knowledge of New York criminal law, and litigation experience with criminal charges ranging from driving while intoxicated and possession of controlled substances, to sexual assault and murder. Whatever the charges against you may be, at our firm it will be your voice, your needs and goals that guide our handling of the case.
- Burglary
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsIn eight years as a prosecutor for Orange County, New York, Barbara Strauss learned the criminal court system, the application of criminal law, the rules of evidence, and how to prepare a case for trial. Over the course of the last eighteen years as a defense attorney, she has put this knowledge to use for individuals throughout Orange County and the surrounding areas of New York who have been charged with felonies or misdemeanors such as...
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- MurderBarbara Strauss was a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Orange County District Attorney’s office for eight years. She was in charge of the prosecution of child sex abuse cases and supervised the appellate litigation. As a prosecutor and defense attorney Ms. Strauss has tried the gamut of criminal cases ranging from straightforward driving while intoxicated matters, to A-1 felony drug prosecutions, child abuse, white collar fraud, rape, criminally negligent homicide and murder. She has also handled parole revocation hearings and probation violation proceedings.
- Probation Violation
- Homicide
- Shoplifting
- Restraining OrderDo you have questions about orders of protection or how to obtain a restraining order? For answers and immediate legal help, call us at 845.294.2616 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation.
- Real Estate TransactionsIf you are looking for legal help with issues concerning matrimonial and family law, criminal law, mediation, appeals or real estate transactions in Orange County NY and the surrounding counties, call on the law firm of Strauss & Kallus PLLC.
- Personal InjuryOf particular value in our appeals practice is Ms. Strauss’s background as a prosecutor and her understanding of cases from the state’s perspective. This, we believe, has been a large part of our appellate success in criminal law, divorce, child support, and personal injury negligence cases and other civil litigation matters.
- Estate PlanningStrauss & Kallus have in depth knowledge of the significant issues including executive compensation and benefits, pensions and qualified domestic relations orders, business valuation, and real estate. We also recognize the importance of considering ancillary issues such as tax consequences, bankruptcy and estate planning and will refer to outside counsel when necessary.
- Bankruptcy