David Shapiro

Yes, there are good odds that as part of the divorce settlement, you’ll take ownership of one of the two cars, even if they are in your spouse’s name. There can be complications that change that, such as if your spouse owned the cars prior to the marriage, or if they are valuable antiques or … [Read more...] about Do I Get One Of Our Two Cars In Our Queens Divorce, Even If They’re Both In My Spouse’s Name?

Yes, an adult over the age of 18 can legally serve divorce papers, even if they are the child or step-child of the recipient. In many cases, parents prefer not to involve their adult children in the case, and will choose to spend a small amount of money and use a process server. By working … [Read more...] about Can My 20-Year-Old Son Serve Divorce Papers On My Spouse In Queens?

Once you purchase an index number for your divorce in Queens, you have 120 days to serve your spouse with notice of the action against them. Your spouse will then have 20 days to answer your complaint and let you know whether the case will be contested or not. There are rules governing the … [Read more...] about How Soon Do I Have To Serve My Spouse Once I Purchase An Index Number For A Divorce In Queens?

Yes, you can file motions in any legal action in Queens without a lawyer, but you should strongly consider whether pursuing a case without representation is a good idea. Divorce law is necessarily complex, and an experienced divorce lawyer will have a full understanding of the issues, what facts … [Read more...] about Can I File Motions In My Queens Divorce Without A Lawyer?

You won’t be divorced until you have a signed judgment of divorce in hand, which will usually be issued weeks or months after your divorce trial. This means that you should plan to continue with the status quo when it comes to the orders in place during your divorce, and that you shouldn’t remove … [Read more...] about Will I Be Divorced At The End Of My Divorce Trial In Queens?

No, unlike in criminal proceedings in Queens, trials in divorces are heard by a judge, and no jury is involved. This is an important safeguard for your privacy, but can have impacts you may not expect. For instance, you may think that without a jury, your divorce trial will proceed quickly and … [Read more...] about If My Divorce In Queens Goes To Trial, Is There A Jury?