David Shapiro

No, you cannot access the records of your divorce in Queens online. You’ll actually have to visit the county clerk’s office if you need copies of documents or other material. This may seem like a giant hassle in our wired world, but there’s a very good reason for that layer of privacy to be … [Read more...] about Can I Access My Queens Divorce Records Online?

The most important information you’ll want to gather ahead of a divorce in Queens are financial records going back several years. This would include tax filings, statements from bank, retirement, and investment accounts, and any other relevant documentation that can be used to accurately … [Read more...] about What Information Do I Need To Gather To Start A Divorce In Queens?

Unfortunately, no, you can’t just put your spouse’s belongings on the lawn and lock them out if they’re resisting the divorce or refusing to move out once you’ve filed in Queens. For many people facing a divorce, they fear that moving out may give the appearance that they aren’t an involved … [Read more...] about Can I Just Put My Spouse’s Things On The Lawn And Change The Locks If They’re Being Stubborn About Our Queens Divorce?

Yes, we can always provide a second opinion when your Queens divorce isn’t progressing as quickly as you think it should. While most divorce attorneys work hard to provide high quality service to their clients, there are always situations where an attorney can’t meet the workload they have, or … [Read more...] about My Divorce In Queens Has Dragged On For More Than A Year And My Lawyer Seems Disinterested. Can You Help Me Finish My Divorce?

No, in most cases there’s no advantage (or disadvantage) in filing first in a Queens divorce. The judicial process is designed to ensure that all parties to a lawsuit, including a divorce, have equal opportunity to make their case and respond to the other party’s statements and allegations. … [Read more...] about Will I Be In A Better Position If I File For Divorce In Queens Before My Spouse Does?

If the conversation was between you and your spouse, even without your knowledge or consent, it may be admissible for the purposes of your divorce in Queens. Under New York law, only one party needs to be aware of the recording. On the other hand, conversations between you and a third party … [Read more...] about My Spouse Recorded A Conversation We Had Without My Knowledge. Can They Use That In Our Divorce In Queens?