Our Attorneys
Wendy J. Parmet has been practicing exclusively in the area of family and matrimonial law for over 25 years. In addition to handling divorces in New York and New Jersey from inception to conclusion, either by agreement or trial, Ms. Parmet represents clients in negotiating prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and resolving post-divorce problems. She has also represented clients in interstate and international custody disputes, and frequently serves as a law guardian, representing children of divorcing parents. Ms. Parmet recognizes the importance of the mental health community in assisting families in crisis and served on the Interdisciplinary Forum on Family Law and Mental Heath from 2002-2004.
Ms. Parmet also understands and appreciates the role of alternate dispute resolution in resolving family law matters, where possible. Long committed to finding workable options for her clients, Ms. Parmet was trained as a mediator in the early 1980’s and served as the Chair of the Special Committee on Alternatives to Court Resolution of Disputes from 1988 to 1990. Most recently, she has joined the growing number of matrimonial attorneys who offer the Collaborative Law format as an option for resolution of matrimonial disputes.
Ms. Parmet graduated from the University of Michigan in 1969, and from Northeastern University School of Law in 1977. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York County Lawyer’s Association, the New York Women’s Bar Association and the New Jersey Bar Association, including the Family Law sections of these associations, and is also a member of the New York and North Jersey Collaborative Law Groups.
Telephone: 212-819-0555
Fax: 212-840-2288
Email: wparmet@parmetlaw.com