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Private Client & Family
Private Client & Family
Divorce, custody and settlement work handled with discretion. We favour negotiated outcomes and prepare every case as if it will go to court.
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+1 (212) 555 0148
Lead attorney
Sofia Reyes
Offices
New York · London
First consultation
Free, 45 minutes
Typical timeline
3 to 12 months
Overview
Steady counsel when family matters become legal ones
Divorce, custody and financial settlements handled with discretion, including cross-border matters between the US and the UK.
We favour negotiated outcomes and mediation, and prepare every case as if it will go to court so that you never have to settle for less.
420
+
Families represented since 2004
86
%
Of matters resolved without a trial
14
Countries in our cross-border cases
What we handle
The matters we handle
Every matter is led by Sofia Reyes, with an associate and a paralegal who know your file as well as she does.
01
Divorce and legal separation
Contested and uncontested divorce, including division of property, pensions and business interests.
02
Child custody and parenting plans
Custody, visitation and parenting schedules built around your children’s routines, not the court calendar.
03
Relocation and cross-border custody
Moves out of state or abroad, Hague Convention matters and coordination with UK counsel through our London office.
04
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Agreements drafted to survive scrutiny, with full disclosure and independent advice for both sides.
05
Spousal and child support
Calculation, negotiation and modification of support when income, custody or circumstances change.
06
Protective orders
Urgent applications and responses, handled discreetly and on the same day when safety is at stake.
How we work
A clear process, from first call to final order
You will always know what happens next, what it will cost and how long it is likely to take.
01
Week 1
Confidential consultation
A free 45-minute meeting with Sofia Reyes. We listen, explain your options and give you a clear estimate.
02
Weeks 2–6
Strategy and disclosure
We gather financial records, agree priorities for your children and set out a realistic plan and timeline.
03
Months 2–6
Negotiation or mediation
Most cases resolve here. We negotiate directly or through a mediator, always with the court option in reserve.
04
As required
Court, where necessary
If agreement is not possible, we prepare and present your case at hearing or trial, and see the order through.
Lead attorney · Private Client & Family
Sofia Reyes
Partner · Private Client & Family
Families deserve calm, private advice, and a lawyer ready for court if it comes to that.
Admitted
New York, England & Wales
Education
Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
Contact
sofia.reyes@gravislaw.com
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Sofia Reyes
Partner · Private Client & Family · New York
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