David Shapiro

How much time you spend in court in your Queens divorce has everything to do with the particulars of your case, and could be as little as no time, and as much as frequent court dates scheduled over many months. In some cases, highly contested divorces can drag on for several years. If you … [Read more...] about How Much Time Will I Have To Spend In Court In Our Queens Divorce?

When there are children in a divorce, judges will generally expect both parties to be in the workforce in order to provide for their children. In Queens, and under New York law, every parent is obligated to financially support their children until the age of 21, and with few exceptions, this … [Read more...] about Can A Judge Order Me To Go Back To Work As Part Of Our Divorce In Queens?

How the marital home is handled is a key question in a Queens divorce, and one that must be resolved before the divorce can be granted. Assuming the property isn’t a separate asset that was purchased by one party prior to the marriage, it will be subject to what is known as equitable … [Read more...] about Who Keeps Our Apartment In Our Queens Divorce?

Pets play an increasingly important role in our lives these days, and when a marriage ends, one of the big questions many Queens couples have to confront is who the pets will live with. From a legal perspective, there’s no statute governing pet ownership or custody during or after a divorce, but … [Read more...] about I Want Custody Of Our Cats In Our Queens Divorce. Can You Help?

Many couples aren’t interested in battling their spouse at the end of a marriage in Queens. There are a number of ways to prevent drawn out conflict. The key for most of our clients is a willingness to negotiate in good faith, and occasionally finding creative solutions to problems that … [Read more...] about We Don’t Want A Messy Divorce In Queens. What Are Our Options?

Keeping your kids secure and protecting their feelings is a primary concern for parents who choose to divorce in Queens. Fortunately, you have many options outside of the stereotypical ugly divorce full of unreasonable demands and courtroom fights. One choice worth exploring is known as … [Read more...] about How Can We Best Protect Our Kids During Our Divorce In Queens?