David Shapiro

It’s certainly possible that a trial in a contested divorce will result in your home being liquidated so that you and your spouse can split the profits. The judge may also decide that the custodial parent may retain the home as a residence for your children until they graduate from high school or … [Read more...] about If Our Divorce Goes To Trial, Will The Judge Order Us To Sell Our Home In Queens?

Yes, if your divorce in Queens in uncontested and your financial arrangements make sense and are in order, you can include a statement as part of your settlement agreement noting that both parties waive discovery. The court can ask for more information if needed, but when the settlement is … [Read more...] about In An Uncontested Divorce In Queens, Can We Waive Discovery And Protect Our Private Information?

You may not have to, especially if your divorce is relatively simple with few assets to address. You’ll want to formally waive the discovery process so the judge understands that you made an affirmative choice in the matter. If the court considers your ultimate settlement to be unbalanced or … [Read more...] about Do We Have To Provide Net Worth Statements For A Queens Uncontested Divorce?

Your spouse is entitled to notification of pending legal action against them, but that gets tricky when you’ve been separated for a long time and may not know how to locate your spouse. It may be more productive to try to track down old friends, your spouse’s relatives, or others whose … [Read more...] about How do I find my spouse to serve them for a Queens divorce?