Areas of Practice

Bankruptcy & Non Bankruptcy Workouts

If you are overwhelmed by debt and thinking of filing for bankruptcy, you are invited to explore this web site to learn more about the Financial Distress Warning Signs, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Non-Bankruptcy Workouts & Information about your Rights in Debt Collection.

Or maybe you just want to do some quick calculations to determine whether you should refinance your mortgage or to see just how long it will take you to pay off your credit card. If so, check out our loan and mortgage calculators.

Divorce & Family Law

If you are considering divorce or separation or are in the middle of a custody, visitation, support or contested divorce case, this site will give you information on each of these areas to help you understand the process and know your rights. If you are in Family Court on a case of this nature or one involving domestic violence, an Order of Protection, matters involving Administrative & Children's Services, etc., the Law Office of Susan E. Rizos can represent you and this site will be a valuable reference point for you.

But, maybe you are contemplating getting married and thinking about entering into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement, if so, take a look at our Other Services page and/or schedule a consultation with attorney Susan E. Rizos to assist you with the negotiation of such an Agreement. At the Law Office of Susan E. Rizos, you can have either a Pre or Post Nuptial Agreement negotiated and drafted to protect yourself in case of divorce in the future.

We handle basic uncontested divorces where there are no "issues" to be resolved (i.e. no children, property, debt) as well as the most complex of dissolutions and all Family Court matters.

Immigration & Naturalization

The most common question from people who call the Office about immigration is: Can I get a Green Card? or How do I get Work Authorization? Most callers refer to these questions as "simple". However, there is nothing simple about the US immigration laws. There are numerous ways to get visas, Green Card, Work Authorization, etc., however, to determine if a person qualifies under the law, a list of questions must first be asked by the attorney and answered by the client!

Many people come in for a consultation after they have filed petitions or applications which were then denied. Often we can rehabilitate the case by filing a Motion or Appeal. Sometimes, however, the wrong move at the beginning terminates any chance a person may have of qualifying for an immigration benefit.

This web site will give you some information on the most common immigration benefits, however, to determine exactly what your options are, you are encouraged to come in for a consultation.

Attorney Susan E. Rizos handles all forms of family immigration as well as business immigration including H1b Visas and Labor Certification cases (all employment based categories) from start to finish. All types of Adjustment of Status as well as Naturalization (Citizenship) applications and Appeals are routinely handled.

Real Estate, Taxes & Other Services

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If you are buying or selling a house, co-op or condominium, the Law Office of Susan E. Rizos can represent you from contract through closing. The attorney will also represent you at your refinance closing or review your current mortgage situation to help you determine if you should refinance. Check out our Real Estate (Other Services) and calculators pages for more information.

In addition, year round tax preparation and tax issue resolution services are offered. This includes amending previously filed tax returns, filing past due returns, working with taxing authorities to resolve outstanding balances due and Offers in Compromise. Check out our tax page for more information.