David Shapiro

It’s more common than most people realize for a married couple to split up but see no need to expend the time or resources to actually get divorced. Sometimes the couples lose track of each other, but others remain friends and may share resources like health insurance and are comfortable with the … [Read more...] about How Should We Get Divorced If We Split Up Years Ago But Never Made It Official In Queens?

Yes, you should plan to continue paying your share of the mortgage on your jointly-owned home for the time being. Long term specifics regarding the mortgage and status of the house itself will be worked out as part of the divorce, but for the time being, you should consider yourself locked into … [Read more...] about I’m Moving Out And We’re Filing For Divorce. Do I Have To Continue Paying The Mortgage For Our Home In Queens?

If the house was left to you solely, then it is yours as a separate asset and your spouse has no claim over it in the divorce. Matrimonial law is very clear when it comes to inherited property and divorce in Queens. The recipient party owns the inherited property, and it is not subject to … [Read more...] about I Recently Inherited A House. Can My Spouse In Queens Make A Claim On It As Part Of Our Divorce Settlement?

As a general proposition, damage awards you’ve won in personal injury actions are separate property that are not subject to distribution in your divorce. This is a well accepted rule in Queens divorces, and reflects the awareness that those funds may be intended to pay for future medical costs or … [Read more...] about I Recently Won A Personal Injury Award. Does My Spouse Have Claim On The Award In A Divorce In Queens?