David Shapiro

Under reforms implemented in 2010, your spouse can obtain a divorce even if you don’t respond to the summons and complaint you’ve received. While it isn’t advisable for you to avoid participation in your divorce, you do have the right to take some time, consult an attorney, and ensure that the … [Read more...] about I Was Served With Divorce Papers In Queens. Do I Have To Sign Right Away, Or Can I Take Some Time?

Yes, you can divorce even if you aren’t legally separated. While a valid separation agreement used to make it easier to get a divorce in Queens, reforms enacted by the state legislature in 2010 have eliminated many of the obstacles that used to make New York divorces some of the hardest in the … [Read more...] about Can We Divorce In Queens Even If We’re Not Legally Separated?

Unfortunately, no, the judge in your divorce case cannot order the mortgage company to approve your application to refinance your home. Many people find themselves in situations where their credit isn’t adequate to refinance their marital home into their own name, removing their spouse from the … [Read more...] about Can The Judge Order My Mortgage Company To Approve A Refinance So I Can Retain Our Home In Queens?

Under New York law, married spouses are presumed to be the parents of children born in wedlock, but there are times when this presumption is wrong. If you suspect your wife is pregnant by someone else, it’s vital that you take fast, assertive steps to establish that the child is not yours, and … [Read more...] about My Wife In Queens Is Pregnant By Someone Else. How Can I Make Sure I’m Not Paying For The Child After Our Divorce?

No, the judge in your case has no authority to disregard your spouse’s divorce action and order you into marriage counseling. Your spouse can divorce you with or without your consent, and with or without your participation. If you’ve been served with divorce papers but aren’t sure you’re … [Read more...] about Can I Ask The Judge To Order Us Into Counseling Instead Of Starting With My Spouse’s Divorce Proceedings In Queens?

It isn’t really advisable to try to change the grounds of your divorce once it’s filed in Queens. Most likely, you’ve filed under New York’s no-fault grounds, Irretrievable Breakdown, which is the fastest and most cost effective way to get divorced. Because of the no-fault option, grounds … [Read more...] about Can I Change My Grounds To Adultery If My Spouse Has Started Seeing Someone Since We Filed In Queens?