Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda, LLP

Overview

Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda, LLP is a law firm in New York, New York, founded in 1997. Most of its work is divorce and complex, high-asset family cases, and it takes on clients from across New York State. It handles family law, civil litigation, appeals, and mediation and arbitration.

You can talk to the firm about divorce, prenuptial/post nuptial agreements, child custody and relocation, appeals and post judgments, and division of financial assets. The firm tries to settle through negotiation when that serves you best, and it is ready to go to trial or appeal when a case needs a court. It also has an office in Bridgehampton, New York, by appointment only.

Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda, LLP has 15 attorneys, including Nancy Chemtob, Susan M. Moss, and Joshua Forman. Six of its attorneys made the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers list, 13 are recognized by Super Lawyers for family law, and U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers rank the firm Tier 1 for family law in New York City (2023 to 2026).

Looking for a family law attorney in New York? Get in touch with the firm when you are ready, or compare it with other firms nearby first.

Every case is different, so when you speak to the firm, explain what happened and where, and ask whether they have handled matters like yours. It is also worth asking about deadlines, the documents you will need, fees and what happens next.

What Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda, LLP handles

These are the kinds of cases the firm says it handles. Not sure if yours fits? Ask the firm when you get in touch.

Before you contact Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda, LLP

Before your first call about your family law matter, jot down a short timeline of what happened, where it happened, any letters or notices you have received and your next deadline. If you already have an open case or claim, keep the case number handy, along with the name of the court, agency, insurer or other side. Write down what you want to achieve and the questions you want answered, so nothing gets missed. Hold on to your original documents until the firm tells you how to share them safely.

• Do you handle family law cases like mine in New York?
• Who would work on my case, and how will you keep me updated?
• Are there deadlines, notices or evidence I need to deal with right away?
• How do you charge, and will you explain consultation fees, retainers or hourly rates before any work starts?

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