Kevin Abessi

Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Kevin Abessi is a heavily credentialed attorney with a background that is tailored to handle the challenges of family and business. As a client-facing professional with deep academic and professional exposures to finance and investment, Kevin and Abessi Law are well-equipped to handle the sort of financial and business matters that are often at play with matters pertaining to divorce, spousal/child support, contract negotiation, estate planning, and so much more. Abessi Law understands that facilitating legal services is about more than just lawyering, which is why it endeavors to be just as well known for the accessibility, fairness, integrity, and friendliness that it provides its clients. Contact the Firm for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation, and we'll see if Abessi Law is right partner for your needs.

Union College

B.A. | English, Economics

Albany Law School

J.D. | Business, Tax, Family, Estate, Torts, Civil Procedure, Criminal

Honors: cum laude

Vanderbilt University

MBA | Business; Corporate Finance; Investment Management

Honors: Graduated with honor class rank

President

Abessi Law

2020 - Current

VP Operations

DriftPilot

2019 - 2020

President

Abessi LLC

2014 - 2020

Consultant

Milliman

2010 - 2012

Financial Risk Manager

Global Association of Risk Professionals

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst

CAIA

State Bar of New York

Member

Current

State Bar of New Jersey  # 335422020

Member

2020 - Current

New York State Bar Association

Member

2020 - Current

Albany County Bar Association

Member

2020 - Current

Activities: Lawyer Referral Service - Participant.

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 5774575

• Free Consultation
  One free consultation per matter.
• Credit Cards Accepted
  Payment due within 15 days.
• Contingent Fees
  For areas in which contingent fees are the traditional arrangement.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  The Firm is determined to provide the best value possible with quality services at below-market fees.

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Intellectual Property

Trademarks

Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

Q. I signed a contract stating I must give my employer 90 day notice. What are the legal repercussions if I leave before?

13 January 2021

A: This sounds like a “Garden Leave Provision.” It’s not like you can be stopped from leaving, so the question is whether it’s enforceable, and if so, what are the damages they deserve for an employee breach of that particular demand. An attorney would probably need more context before assessing what the cost of a breach, if any, would be to you. If it ultimately proves enforceable, there may be ways to negotiate out of it in way that may not be costly and ultimately leaves all parties happy.

Q. I recently moved to NJ from NY and do not meet the residency requirements for divorce in NJ, looking to file in NY

5 January 2021

A: I'd refer you to Domestic Relations Law Section 230 for the residency requirements: DRL 230: Required residence of parties. An action to annul a marriage, or to declare the nullity of a void marriage, or for divorce or separation may be maintained only when: 1. The parties were married in the state and either party is a resident thereof when the action is commenced and has been a resident for a continuous period of one year immediately preceding, or 2. The parties have resided in this state as husband and wife and either party is a resident thereof when the action is commenced and has been a resident for a continuous period of one year immediately preceding, or 3. The cause occurred in the state and either party has been a resident thereof for a continuous period of at least one year immediately preceding the commencement of the action, or 4. The cause occurred in the state and both parties are residents thereof at the time of the commencement of the action, or 5. Either party has been a resident of the state for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding the commencement of the action. If you're committed to filing in New York and are confirmed to have not yet met the residency requirements, then you obviously have run into a problem here. Otherwise, you may want to consider filing in New Jersey, provided you're open to that alternative.

Q. I got my 10 year green card end of November 2020, if I get divorced now can it cause immigration issues?

30 December 2020

A: The answer to your question may come down to the extent to which each party is acting in good faith or bad faith. While it is impossible for an attorney to give you a fully confident answer based on the limited facts, if you have behaved in an honest fashion with respect to this marriage, and your husband has, for example, been abusive or has otherwise created a hardship for you, then you should be on solid legal footing. Of course, your husband may spitefully lie to authorities as far as your motives go. However, if you can successfully overcome those lies, then his tactics could actually backfire against him and give you a significant advantage in the divorce process. Again, it would be irresponsible to give you an answer here without more context regarding your green card, the marriage, the circumstances leading up to the divorce, etc. But if you have been acting as sincere, honest, and upstanding individual all this time, then there's little reason to believe that you would run into trouble with USCIS authorities who are appropriately applying agency rules and guidelines. Character goes a long way in these matters.