Appointment
2015–2016
Executive Committee, Family Law Section
Brooklyn Bar Association
A seat on the section that governs family law practice in the borough where the firm sits.
Vladimir Nikhman
Admitted in New York · Immigration handled nationwide
MCA, immigration, and divorce lawyers in Brooklyn.
Merchant cash advance defense for businesses. Green cards and citizenship. Divorce, custody, and support.
What we handle
Five practice areas, multiple attorneys, one office.
Nationwide
Immigration law
Family petitions, green cards, citizenship, and visa matters, handled from a Brooklyn office for clients across the country.
Family-based petitions · Green cards and adjustment of status · Naturalization and citizenship · Immigrant and non-immigrant visas
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New York
Divorce and family law
Uncontested and contested divorce, custody, and support matters in New York, including cases where a spouse cannot be located.
Uncontested divorce · Contested divorce · Child custody · Child support
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Nationwide
Merchant Cash Advance
Representation for business owners on commercial merchant cash advance agreements, confessions of judgment, and collection actions.
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New York
Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings in New York.
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New York
Real Estate
Residential and commercial closings, landlord-tenant matters, and eviction proceedings in Brooklyn and across New York.
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Credentials
Credentials and recognition
Each entry names the organization that conferred it and the year. Checked against each organization’s published record on . Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Where we practice
New York and nationwide.
One office in Brooklyn. State matters across New York, and immigration and merchant cash advance matters for clients anywhere in the country.
Divorce, family, bankruptcy, and real estate matters across the state.
Immigration is federal. Those matters are handled for clients anywhere in the country.
What clients say
In their own words.
4.7 out of 5 on Google from 101 reviews, as of October 2026.
5 out of 5
“I had a great experience working with Vladimir Nikhman on my divorce case. He made the process straightforward, efficient, and much less stressful than I expected. Everything was handled quickly and clearly, and I always felt informed about the next steps. I appreciated his responsiveness and how smoothly everything moved from start to finish. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who can handle a divorce process in an organized and timely way.”
Aida S.
Divorce · Google review
5 out of 5
“Truly knowledgeable lawyers and made the process of selling my house super easy. They go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly throughout the whole process. Strongly recommend this law office!!!”
Regina K.
Real estate · Google review
5 out of 5
“Working with this law firm and particularly with Vlad, was a good experience. They were able to help with completing and finalizing my divorce from start to finish. Vlad was patient and knowledgeable from start to finish on how best to complete the divorce and it went through seamlessly for which Im grateful. I rarely write reviews but I give kudos to where it’s deserved and this firm definitely deserves its stars. Thanks again, Vlad.”
La Kesh B.
Divorce · Google review
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You speak to the attorney handling your matter.
No intake department, no case manager relaying messages. The person you talk to on the first call is the person on the file.
FAQs
The divorce questions people call us about.
Open any question for the short answer. The full page has the rest.
Ask us yoursI can't find my spouse
Not knowing where your spouse is does not stop you from getting divorced in New York. It changes how the paperwork gets delivered, and it adds a step, but the case can still go forward.
Read the full answerHow does the divorce process work?
An uncontested divorce is one where both people agree to end the marriage and agree on the terms. Nobody goes in front of a judge to argue. It is mostly a paperwork process.
Read the full answerStaying uncontested when there are children
Having children does not automatically make a divorce contested. It does mean there are more things you have to agree on, and the court looks harder at what you have agreed.
Read the full answerI need this done quickly
The honest answer is that part of the timeline is yours to control and part of it belongs to the court. Anyone promising a specific date is guessing.
Read the full answerMy spouse won't sign the paperwork
Refusing to sign does not stop a divorce in New York. It changes the route the case takes and usually makes it slower, but one person cannot hold a marriage together by ignoring the mail.
Read the full answerI haven't seen my spouse in years
Long separations are common and they do not create a special obstacle. New York has no automatic divorce after a period apart, so the marriage is still legally in place until a court ends it.
Read the full answerMy spouse is overseas
A spouse living abroad does not prevent a New York divorce, provided New York is the right place to file. The complications are about jurisdiction and how the papers get delivered.
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Know where you stand before you call.
Immigration
Green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen: the basic steps
How a spouse of a U.S. citizen gets a green card: the I-130, adjustment of status or consular processing, the interview, and the I-751.
Read · 5 min
Divorce & Family
How child support is calculated in New York
How New York courts calculate child support under the Child Support Standards Act: combined income, the percentages, add-ons, and modification.
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Merchant Cash Advance
Confessions of judgment in merchant cash advance agreements
What a confession of judgment in a merchant cash advance means for your business, what New York changed in 2019, and what to do before you sign more.
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