David Shapiro

There are several different types of alimony, known as “maintenance” in New York, that are available in a divorce in Queens, and there are different factors considered in how they are calculated. For temporary maintenance, provided during the duration of the divorce, the court will rely on a … [Read more...] about Who Determines How Much Alimony I Can Get In My Queens Divorce?

Your custody agreement is a negotiated contract where you can and should push to get as much - or as little - time with your kids as you want. You and your spouse will be expected to work out the details of where the children will live, how often you’ll have the children overnight, whether you … [Read more...] about How Much Time Can I Have With My Kids In Our Custody Agreement In Queens?

No, you won’t be able to use the same lawyer for an uncontested divorce in Queens. Depending on how long you’ve been married, what assets and debts you have to distribute, and whether or not you have kids, you may be able to simply file a completed petition on your own. Younger adults who’ve … [Read more...] about Can We Use The Same Lawyer If Our Divorce In Queens Is Uncontested?

Yes, you can get divorced in Queens whether or not your spouse hires a lawyer, and even in cases where your spouse refuses to participate in the process. Under a series of reforms enacted by the New York legislature in 2010, people can now divorce unilaterally, whether or not there was a fault on … [Read more...] about Can I Get Divorced In Queens If My Spouse Refuses To Hire A Lawyer?

In many divorces in Queens, the spouse who earns more money will be ordered to pay some or all of the lower-earning spouse’s legal fees. It’s a fairly routine part of the divorce process, but it’s also something you can’t get if you don’t ask for. If you’re considering divorcing in Queens and … [Read more...] about Is My Spouse Required To Pay For My Lawyer If I Divorce In Queens?