David Shapiro

New York law doesn’t require that you split the equity 50/50, only that any equity is shared in way the court deems equitable to the parties. There may be contingencies that make a different revenue split more appropriate in your case, but keep in mind that when your spouse takes on the home, … [Read more...] about If My Spouse Is Keeping Our Queens Home, Do We Split The Equity 50/50, Or Do I Get More Because I Lose The House?

The short answer is no. Absent evidence of significant misconduct on the judge’s part, there is simply no way that a motion to recuse will win, and asking for that kind of relief will further alienate the judge. Sometimes judges appear to have a personality conflict with a spouse or with an … [Read more...] about If I Think The Judge In My Queens Divorce Is Biased Toward My Spouse, Can We Change Judges?

It can be hard to send a child to visitation with your ex spouse, or return them to their home, when you suspect the home environment may not be ideal for them. When your child tells you that something is going on, your first step should be to talk with your former spouse. While divorce and … [Read more...] about My Child Told Me That My Ex’s Housemate In Queens Drinks Heavily. What Should I Do?

It’s a very common tactic to run up big debts on shared credit cards ahead of a divorce, and how the court responds to it varies. Some marriages end because couples have big money problems, and if you’re maxing out cards on expenses like groceries or other household items that are used by both … [Read more...] about If I Max Out Credit Cards Ahead Of Filing For Divorce In Queens, What Can The Judge Do?

You should thoroughly document suspect transactions, and consult a divorce lawyer as soon as possible. It’s very common for people to engage in destructive financial acts ahead of a divorce with the intention of maximizing their gains and damaging their spouse. This can include clearing out … [Read more...] about I’ve Noticed Unusual Transfers Among Our Bank Accounts And Think My Spouse Is About To File For Divorce. Should I File First In Queens To Stop This?