David Shapiro

Child custody is a common flashpoint for disagreement in a divorce, even though the terms offered by the two sides may not be that far apart. When couples in Queens can’t agree on a plan for child custody, the matter will end up before your judge, who will hold hearings, listen to evidence, and … [Read more...] about What Happens If We Can’t Agree On A Child Custody Plan In Our Queens Divorce?

Assuming you meet New York’s residency requirements, you can file for divorce at any time, whether or not your spouse has left, and whether or not you know where your spouse has gone. You don’t need your spouse’s permission to file for divorce, or for the judge to approve your divorce. If you … [Read more...] about My Spouse Left Me. When Am I Able To File For Divorce In Queens?

Your spouse may be entitled to half of the value of the marital home in Queens, but under New York’s equitable distribution laws, the particular breakdown of how property is handled may not be 50/50. There are numerous circumstances that complicate property issues in divorce, like whether the … [Read more...] about Does My Spouse Get Half Of My House If We Divorce In Queens?

Yes, you have the right to divorce your spouse even if they’ve decided to withdraw their action in Queens. If you have filed a counterclaim, then the suit is still alive and you can continue the divorce. If not, you can simply file your own action and have your spouse served. In any case, … [Read more...] about Can I Proceed With The Divorce Even If My Spouse Withdraws Their Petition In Queens?