Vivien I. Stark

Vivien I. Stark is a New York matrimonial and family law attorney with more than 30 years of experience. Her practice includes contested and uncontested divorce, separation, annulment, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody, visitation, child support, paternity, relocation, and orders of protection. She represents clients in Family Court and Supreme Court matters throughout New York City, helping individuals address the legal and financial issues that arise during family transitions.

Stark earned a B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany in 1982 and a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 1985. She was on the Dean’s List throughout law school and received an American Jurisprudence Award. Her legal education provided a foundation for a long-term practice focused on New York family and matrimonial law, where careful legal analysis must be paired with practical attention to family circumstances.

Stark handles matters involving parenting arrangements, financial support, property and settlement agreements, domestic violence concerns, and post-judgment family issues. Her work can require negotiation, court advocacy, preparation of agreements, and detailed review of facts affecting children and finances. She has lectured on continuing legal education topics and co-authored a publication addressing strategies for family law practice in New York, reflecting sustained involvement in the field.

Vivien I. Stark is admitted in New York and participates in professional organizations including the New York State Bar Association, New York County Lawyers Association, and American Bar Association. She has served as a volunteer mentor in divorce and family law and as a neutral evaluator. Her practice emphasizes informed guidance, practical problem solving, and experienced representation for clients navigating divorce and other significant family law disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Vivien I. Stark, P.C.
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New York County Lawyers’ Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Volunteer Mentor, New York County Lawyers’ Association Mentoring Program 6 Divorce and Family Law (2011-Present)
• Neutral Evaluator, First Judicial Department
• Member, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce
• Accredited Business, Better Business Bureau

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• St. John’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University at Albany, State University of New York
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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