Westchester County & New York City Divorce Attorneys
When losing isn't an option, you need the winning team.
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Fighting for what's most important to you for over a decade.
Douglas Family Law Group, PLLC
Meet Our Founder
Elizabeth A. Douglas, Esq.
Elizabeth A. Douglas, Esq., is the Founding Attorney and CEO of Douglas Family Law Group, PLLC. A native New Yorker, Elizabeth is a fearless trial attorney who is unafraid to push the envelope in the courtroom. She is highly accoladed, having received the Rising Stars Super Lawyer designation from 2014 – 2018, and the Super Lawyer designation from 2019 – 2024. Elizabeth is known to be a visionary trial attorney, crafting tailored solutions to her client’s needs, with a discreet and personal touch.
Our Practice Areas
Divorce Family, and Fertility Law Experts
Our team has over a decade of specializing exclusively in divorce and family law matters, giving us the experience and knowledge it takes to get favorable outcomes for our clients as we fight for what’s most important to them both in negotiations and in court.
Complex Divorce
Divorce involving complex and high-value assets requires knowledgable and experienced attorneys. You’ve put a lot of workin into building your life, make sure you protect your hard work with proactive litigation.
Post Judgment
Life circumstances change. As your life grows and adapts, so should your existing judgments and orders. Our attorneys are experts at the difficult task of post judgment modifications to ensure your agreements accurately reflect your circumstances.
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenups are not planning for divorce. They foster open and honest communication about marital expectations and finances. Our attorneys have mastered the art of crafting prenuptial agreements.
Surrogacy
Gestational surrogacy, when the surrogate is paid for carrying an intended parents’ child, has given many individuals and couples struggling with having children the opportunity to grow their family. Our attorneys are specialized in helping Intended Parents and surrogates understand the legal considerations of a surrogacy journey.
Child Custody
Child Custody can be some of the most contentious disputes between parents. Our attorneys have ample experience in resolving child custody disputes and will fight to make sure that you receive a fair and honest custody agreement that is in you and your child’s best interests.
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance is based off of multiple factors. Our attorneys have decades of experience advocating for our clients’ interests in client’s interests, making sure that spousal maintenance orders are fair.
Child Support
Child support is designed to make sure that your children have the resources they need as they continue to develop and mature. Our attorneys will make sure your child support orders are fair to you and your family.
Our Divorce & Family Law Podcast
Answers to real questions for the modern family.
1.9.26
In January, New York divorces often spike. This is hardly a coincidence. The holiday season often exposes cracks that have long existed in strained family dynamics, particularly as this time of year routinely leaves couples feeling like they need to show a unified and happy family. This week’s blog discusses why January is often referred to as “Divorce month” by the media and New York divorce attorneys, and what to do if you find yourself considering divorce as you start the new year.
1.2.26
Is improved communciation one of your New Year’s Resolutions? There’s an app for that! If you’re wondering what a co-parenting app is, or how it can help you and your co-parent manage communications regarding your child/children, you’ll want to read this week’s blog. This week, we go over what co-parenting app is and how it can be used (and even ordered by the Court) to help parents in high-conflict dynamics.
12.5.25
Headlines were covered in November 2025 about the Tik Tok influencer who was taken to court over her affair with a married man. Her public displays of affection, often displayed on social media, landed her in hot water in the court proceedings. This week’s blog goes over divorce in the digital age, what exactly a “Jolene Law” is, and whether New York has one. Read more here.
11.26.25
With Thanksgiving upon us, many parents who have recently gone through a divorce or custody battle are feeling heightened emotions. While this is completely understandable, you can still enjoy your Thanksgiving! This week’s blog discusses some common concerns parents have following a divorce, and how you can create your own new traditions to embrace the holiday,
Every month, we host a webinar featuring a notable guest speaker. These webinars are designed to give you and your network the tools to approach common problems faced in regular life, relating to divorce and family law, and pivot with grace into your next chapter.
