David Shapiro

There are so many variables in any Queens divorce that it’s impossible to speak to your situation without more information. As a general guide, if you and your spouse are able to work together, reach a settlement between yourselves (reviewed by your lawyers), and then file an uncontested divorce … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take To Divorce In Queens?

Yes, under New York law, one spouse can’t force the other to stay married, and a spouse can unilaterally be granted a divorce, even if their spouse objects. What any person considering divorce should keep in mind is that the elements of a divorce - distribution of property, child custody and … [Read more...] about I Want To Divorce But My Spouse In Queens Doesn’t. Can I Still Get Divorced

Every divorce has its own set of issues, but depending on the facts of your case, you may spend as little time as none in court in Queens, or you may spend a considerable amount of time in conferences, negotiations, hearings, and a trial, if your divorce is especially difficult. In the best case … [Read more...] about How Much Time Will I Spend In Court With A Divorce In Queens?

For the purposes of divorce in Queens, your marriage will have begun on the date of your “legal” marriage. Property that you acquired jointly prior to that will generally be considered separate assets in the divorce, though there may be opportunities to convince the court that certain properties … [Read more...] about We Had A Religious Ceremony Years Before We Had Our “Legal” Marriage. In A Divorce In Queens, Which Date Is The Start Of Our Marriage?