Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorney in Uniondale, NY | Vaz Law PLLC
Vaz Law helps individuals and families navigate important life transitions with clarity, confidence, and empowerment. Through confidential, out-of-court solutions, we provide thoughtful legal guidance designed to protect what matters most and help our clients move forward with confidence.
Transforming the Divorce Experience
We know divorce can be different. It does not have to mean a courtroom, a battle, or losing control over the decisions that shape your future. With the right guidance and the right process, divorce can be handled with dignity, privacy, and intention, giving you the clarity and confidence to move forward on your own terms.
Our Mission
At Vaz Law, we're on a mission to transform the divorce experience into a dignified, no-court experience. We provide bold, empowering legal solutions and supportive resources that help you not just survive divorce, but thrive through it and beyond.
Our Vision
We envision a world where divorce is destigmatized, where people emerge from marriages empowered and supported, and where technology and community converge to make legal services accessible and transformative.
"Vaz Law is a progressive, virtual-first divorce law firm serving clients across New York State. We specialize in out-of-court divorce solutions that prioritize dignity, confidentiality, and holistic well-being. Our team, led by Liz Vaz and supported by mediator Brittany Vaz, combines legal expertise with empathy to guide you through divorce and towards an empowered future."
Collaborative & Mediated Divorce Services
We combine legal expertise with genuine empathy, helping you navigate divorce with clarity, dignity, and peace of mind. Every path we offer is designed to keep you out of the courtroom.
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce is a respectful, out-of-court process customized to the unique needs of you and your family. With the support of a trained interdisciplinary team, which can include financial neutrals, divorce coaches, family specialists, and other professionals, you and your spouse work toward a mutually acceptable resolution while maintaining greater privacy, dignity, and control over your future.
Divorce Mediation
Neutral, empathetic guidance to help both spouses negotiate fair, cost-effective agreements.
Virtual Legal Consultations
Three consultation options so you can choose the level of guidance and support that best fits your needs.
Uncontested Divorce
When you and your spouse have reached an agreement, we handle the legal drafting, paperwork, and court filings needed to finalize your uncontested divorce throughout New York State. We manage the details and keep you updated along the way, so you can feel confident that everything is being handled properly.
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Protect assets and build strong financial foundations for your marriage through Collaborative drafting.
Legal Review Services
Already have an agreement or legal documents? Our attorneys provide independent review and personalized legal guidance so you can understand your rights, responsibilities, and long-term implications before you sign, with the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions about your future.
A Better Way to Move Through Divorce
We built Vaz Law for individuals who want more than a courtroom battle. Liz founded this practice after living through divorce as a child and seeing, as an attorney, how the traditional system escalates conflict and hands deeply personal decisions to a judge. Our approach is different: empathetic, holistic, and always focused on keeping you out of court and in control of your future.
Dignity, Confidentiality & Control
Your private finances and family decisions stay out of public court records. You keep control, not a judge.
Clients, Not Paychecks
We never keep conflict alive to bill more hours. We approach every client with empathy and integrity.
Trained in Collaborative & Mediation
Liz is trained in Collaborative Divorce and mediation, and is a certified divorce mediator in central Florida too.
Holistic, Future-Focused Support
We don't just end a marriage, we help you build what comes next, with community and empowerment at the center.
What Our Clients Say About Vaz Law
Proudly Serving Uniondale & Surrounding Areas
Vaz Law is a virtual-first firm serving clients throughout New York State, with a primary office on Long Island.
Ready to Build a Thriving, Independent Future?
We'll help you understand your options and find the out-of-court path that fits your life. Schedule a confidential consultation with Liz today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vaz Law
What is the primary difference between Collaborative Divorce and Mediation?▼
In Divorce Mediation, a single neutral mediator guides both spouses toward an agreement, but does not represent either party. In Collaborative Divorce, each spouse has their own trained Collaborative attorney present in meetings, pledged solely to reaching an out-of-court settlement.
Will I ever have to appear in court if I use Vaz Law?▼
In over 95% of our Collaborative, mediated, and uncontested cases, our clients never have to step foot inside a courtroom. All paperwork is submitted electronically or directly to the court clerk.
How do I schedule a consultation with Elizabeth Vaz?▼
You can easily schedule a 60-minute virtual Zoom or phone consultation using our online booking link or by calling our Uniondale office directly at (844) 785-2900.
How much does a divorce cost through Vaz Law?▼
Because we focus on Collaborative resolution and mediation rather than court fights, our clients routinely save 50% to 75% compared to traditional litigation. We offer clear, transparent fee structures discussed upfront.
Where is Vaz Law located?▼
Our primary office is located at 405 RXR Plaza in Uniondale, NY 11556. We are a virtual-first firm and serve clients across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and all of New York State via Zoom. In-person meetings are available by appointment when needed.
What happens during the initial consultation?▼
During your session, we review your marital situation, discuss assets and parenting goals, explain available legal paths, and provide a clear, empathetic strategy for moving forward.
Do you offer virtual or Zoom consultations?▼
Yes. Most of our consultations and mediation sessions happen virtually over Zoom, so you can meet with Elizabeth Vaz from anywhere in New York. In-person sessions are also available at our Uniondale office by appointment.
Can Elizabeth Vaz mediate for couples outside of New York?▼
Elizabeth is a certified divorce mediator in central Florida, so she can provide mediation services to Florida couples as well. She practices family law in New York and is trained in both Collaborative Divorce and mediation.
What if my spouse doesn't want to use mediation or Collaborative Divorce?▼
We help you understand the paths available and, where possible, invite your spouse to participate. If they decline, we can still guide you through a negotiated settlement or explain your other options, always with the goal of keeping your matter as peaceful and private as possible.
Is everything kept confidential?▼
Yes. Collaborative and mediated negotiations happen in private meetings, not public courtrooms. Your financial details, parenting discussions, and personal matters never become part of a public court record.
Do you handle cases involving children and custody?▼
Absolutely. Parenting plans, custody schedules, and child support are a core part of what we do. We often work with neutral child specialists to craft schedules built around your children's actual routines and needs.
What is the Divorce Den?▼
The Divorce Den is an extension of Liz Vaz's mission, a free educational resource and YouTube channel for people at any stage of the journey, from questioning a relationship to healing after divorce. It offers honest, supportive conversations about relationships, healing, mediation, finances, custody, and the legal process.