Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, a leading family and matrimonial law firm based in New York City, has recently been recognized with prestigious legal awards by Chambers and Partners and The Best Lawyers in America®. Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP (AWFS) specializes in divorce, and is known for representing notable celebrity clients, high-profile business owners, high-net-worth individuals, professionals, and their spouses. The firm's partners, who have over 150 years of combined legal experience, address complex legal and financial issues for clients, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, valuation and division of assets, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, mediation, and surrogacy.
Partners of Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman Recognized by Best Lawyers 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in Family Law
Team at AWFS Recognized by Chambers and Partners- High Net Worth as Top Family/Matrimonial Law Firm
Adam John Wolff Returned as Faculty to 36th Annual ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute
Adam John Wolff Presents for the New York Chapter of The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
AWFS Partner, Adam John Wolff, joined Nicholas Himonidis and Chris Mulchay, Ph.D. for an informative presentation on "Demystifying Spoofing and Fake 'Evidence'" at the May 3, 2024 CLE symposium for the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Dr. Mulchay and Mr. Wolff also conducted an insightful breakout session discussion on "Social Media in Custody Evaluation Reports."
Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP Divorce Lawyers Recognized by Chambers High Net Worth and Best Lawyers Latest Editions
NYC divorce attorneys rank among the best in the nation for family and matrimonial law
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, a leading family and matrimonial law firm based in New York City, has recently been recognized with multiple prestigious law honors. Chambers High Net Worth named partners, Eleanor B. Alter and Jenifer J. Foley, as top Family/Matrimonial Lawyers in its High-Net-Worth Guide 2023. Both Alter and Foley, along with partners, Adam John Wolff, Michael D. Stutman, and Dana M. Stutman, were also included in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® 2024. The partners are renowned litigators who have represented notable celebrity clients, as well as high-profile business owners, high-net-worth individuals, professionals, and their spouses. Their firm, Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP (AWFS), provides the full spectrum of family and matrimonial law services, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, valuation and division of assets, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, mediation, and surrogacy.
Adam John Wolff’s Co-Authored Commentary Published in the New York Law Journal and Law.com on the Topic of New York's Protections for Children and Domestic Abuse Survivors
Adam John Wolff, along with fellow leading attorneys in the field, Robert Z. Dobrish, Lee Rosenberg, and Eric I. Wrubel, co-authored a response in the New York Law Journal and Law.com, titled “Recent Column Published in the Law Journal 'Misleading' on New York's Protections for Children and Domestic Abuse Survivors.” The co-contributors’ commentary is in response to a recent Law Journal article, and clarifies for readers the legal issues discussed surrounding automatic 50-50 parenting schedules, domestic violence courts, orders of protection, and Attorneys for Children, among other important family law issues.
Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP's Expansion Featured in Law360 Article "Two Top NY Divorce Firms Get Hitched"
Partners from Prominent New York Law Firms Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP and Stutman Stutman & Lichtenstein, LLP Announce Expanded, Leading Family and Matrimonial Law Firm
Newly Expanded Firm, Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, Teams Top Divorce and Family Law Attorneys in New York
NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the partners of two prominent New York law firms, Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP and Stutman Stutman & Lichtenstein, LLP, announced their collaboration, Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, a newly expanded, leading family and matrimonial law firm based in New York City.
Adam John Wolff Presents CLE Course at 2023 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Midyear Meeting
Adam John Wolff’s Co-Authored Letter to the Editor on the Court's Use of In-Camera Interviews of Children Featured in the New York Law Journal and Law.com
Adam John Wolff, along with Robert Z. Dobrish, Lee Rosenberg, and Eric I. Wrubel, co-authored a letter to the editor of the New York Law Journal, titled “In-Camera Interviews Should Not Be Used to Cross-Examine Children About Parents.” The letter examines the court’s use of in-camera interviews of children, and explains that the use of such interviews to “truth test” parents, without the parents’ ability to respond or know what questions are being asked, is problematic.
Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP Named to 2023 "Best Law Firms" List by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
New York City-based family and matrimonial law firm upholds its Tier 1 ranking in family law for the seventh consecutive year
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, a leading New York-based family and matrimonial law firm, has been recognized as a Tier 1 ranked law firm by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" for Family Law in the New York metro area. This is the firm's seventh consecutive recognition.
Adam John Wolff Featured in Men's Health Magazine
Adam John Wolff featured in Men's Health magazine sharing tips and advice for dating after divorce. Adam recommends reviewing your parenting agreement and potentially talking to an attorney before reentering the dating scene or introducing a potential partner to your children. He also recommends being thoughtful about the best time to bring it up and how to make children aware.
Adam John Wolff featured in Authority Magazine Interview Discussing Equitable Distribution in a New York Divorce Action
Adam John Wolff was featured in a recent Authority Magazine interview discussing equitable distribution in a New York divorce action with Divorce Journalist, Ilyssa Panitz.
Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth and Best Lawyers Latest Editions
Attorneys rank among the best in the nation for family and matrimonial law
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, a leading New York-based family and matrimonial law firm, has recently been recognized with multiple prestigious law honors. Chambers High Net Worth named founding partners, Eleanor B. Alter and Jenifer J. Foley, as top Family/Matrimonial Lawyers in its High-Net-Worth Guide 2022. Both Alter and Foley, along with founding partner, Adam John Wolff, were also included in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. Alter, Wolff, and Foley are renowned litigators who have represented high-profile and celebrity clients, business owners, professionals, and their spouses. Their firm, Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP (AWF), provides the full spectrum of family and matrimonial law services, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, valuation and division of assets, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and mediation.
The New York Law Journal Publishes Letter to the Editor from Adam John Wolff
The New York Law Journal published a letter to the editor from AWF partner Adam John Wolff, in response to the article “What ‘Safety First’ for Children Should Mean.” Wolff states that the article does a great disservice to the public, as it misstates the many protections afforded to children in New York.
Adam John Wolff Co-Authors Article on Proposed Kyra's Law for New York Law Journal
In this article, AWF partner, Adam John Wolff in his role as President of the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers writes with Lee Rosenberg to review Kyra's Law, a well intended bill that unfortunately would not accomplish its intended goals.