ARAZOZA LAW, P.C.
New York Divorce, Family Law, and Appeals
ARAZOZA LAW, P.C.
New York Divorce, Family Law, and Appeals
About Nicholas E. Arazoza, Esq.
Mr. Arazoza has more than a decade of expertise in handling complex matrimonial and family law matters, ranging from straightforward to complex. His proficiency encompasses valuations and equitable distributions of businesses and professional practices, as well as contentious custody disputes, and the diligent enforcement of spousal maintenance and child support.
Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Arazoza excelled as a partner with a prominent Long Island-based matrimonial and family law firm. His experience extends beyond trial-level litigation to Appellate practice. He has served as lead counsel for several highly successful appeals, securing favorable outcomes for his valued clients.
Recognized for his exceptional legal acumen, Mr. Arazoza has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in the practice of matrimonial law every year since 2019. He holds licenses to practice law before the Courts of the State of New York, as well as the esteemed United States Supreme Court.
Deeply committed to the advancement of matrimonial law, Mr. Arazoza is an active member of the Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association and was elected by his peers to serve as the president of that organization for 2026-2027. He consistently contributes to the legal community by imparting his knowledge through lectures on various topics related to matrimonial litigation. His expertise and contributions have earned him the utmost respect from both his peers and clients alike.
Notable Published Appellate Decisions
Rinaldi v. Mullen, 248 A.D.3d 925 (2d Dept. 2026)
In which Mr. Arazoza, representing a Mother, successfully defended the Father's appeal of the Suffolk County Family Court's trial decision (during which Mr. Arazoza also served as trial counsel for the Mother) permitting Mr. Arazoza's client to relocate with the parties' two children from New York to Florida to pursue employment opportunities.
Kanganis v. King, 244 A.D.3d 1124 (2d Dept. 2025)
The Appellate Division adopted Mr. Arazoza's arguments in affirming the decision of the Nassau County Family Court to dismiss a petition to modify custody wherein the opposing litigant failed to present allegations sufficient to warrant a change in circumstances.
Chiarello v. Chiarello, 214 A.D.3d 853, 185 N.Y.S.3d 307 (2d Dept. 2023)
The Appellate Division confirmed that the award of counsel fees to Mr. Arazoza’s client in the amount of $20,000.00 was appropriate under the circumstances of the case.
Sabatino v. Alagona, 214 A.D.3d 664, 182 N.Y.S.3d 917 (2d Dept. 2023)
In a Family Offense proceeding, the Appellate Division agreed with Mr. Arazoza’s arguments by holding that a motion to dismiss a family offense may be granted where the petitioner has failed to outline the occurrence of a family offense, even after being given every favorable inference.
Roberts v. Roberts, 212 A.D.3d 672, 182 N.Y.S.3d 701 (2d Dept. 2023)
The Appellate Division affirmed the decision of the Suffolk County Supreme Court granting Mr. Arazoza’s client summary judgment and directed that a commercial building and real estate holding company had to be liquidated and the proceeds paid to a trust under the control of his client.
Forman v. Forman, 211 A.D.3d 698, 179 N.Y.S.3d 718 (2d Dept. 2022)
The Appellate Division held that the Suffolk County Supreme Court properly denied the Wife’s motion to vacate her divorce stipulation of settlement, agreeing with Mr. Arazoza’s argument that the Wife had accepted the benefit of that agreement and had thus ratified its terms by collecting over a million dollars from her husband before challenging the agreement’s validity by claiming the terms of that agreement were unfair to her.
Murphy v. Murphy, 175 A.D.3d 1540 (2d Dept. 2019)
In another remarkable case in 2019, Mr. Arazoza appeared before the Appellate Division, Second Department, where he successfully secured substantial spousal maintenance for his client, a forty-two-year-old woman, until her sixty-seventh birthday, amounting to $10,760 per month.
Cook v. Cook, 162 A.D.3d 674 (2d Dept. 2016)
Wherein Mr. Arazoza skillfully persuaded the Appellate Division to modify the Suffolk County Supreme Court’s trial decision, leading to the transfer of custody of both children from the Mother to the Father as the Court found that the Father was more sensitive to the needs of the children.
Prince v. Prince, 134 A.D.3d 1008 (2d Dept. 2015)
The Appellate Division, adopting Mr. Arazoza’s arguments, affirmed the decision of the Nassau County Supreme Court which denied an attorney’s request for a judge to recuse himself from a case based on the allegation that the judge was biased against that attorney.