David Shapiro

New York has residency requirements for people choosing to file for divorce here. If you and your spouse married in New York and then moved away, you are eligible to file for divorce after residing in Queens for one year. Similarly, if the cause of the divorce occurred in New York, you may … [Read more...] about Once I Move To New York, Can I File For Divorce In Queens Right Away?

When a spouse has used marital funds to pay for gifts, travel, hotels, or other incidentals during adulterous relationships, courts view this as a misuse of money and will expect your spouse to reimburse the marriage for those wasted funds. This usually works out as an expanded settlement for the … [Read more...] about How Can I Recoup Money In A Queens Divorce That My Spouse Spent On Affairs?

There are many variables when it comes to divorce settlements when one spouse worked and the other didn’t. The length of the marriage and whether or not you share children are very significant questions, but as a general proposition, the court will seek to ensure that there is a fair settlement … [Read more...] about I’ve Worked And My Spouse Stayed Home. What Are They Entitled To In A Divorce In Queens?

While judges in Queens have historically struggled with out of state moves with children after a divorce, the changing economy and the shifting understanding of the modern family have led to a much greater openness toward relocation when it provides a benefit to children. Presumably, your former … [Read more...] about How Do I Demonstrate That An Out Of State Move Is Better For My Kids After A Queens Divorce?

When couples can work together to negotiate the elements of their divorce - things like distributing property, cash, and debts in a fair way, child custody matters, and support and maintenance requests - they can not only avoid a divorce trial, but they often come away from the divorce with a … [Read more...] about How Can We Avoid A Trial In Our Queens Divorce?

In situations where the spouse who has managed the household’s finances and investments isn’t being fully forthcoming with records and other documentation, you need the help of experienced divorce attorneys who know how to get the data you need, and how to properly analyze it to look for signs of … [Read more...] about I Don’t Know Our Financial Picture. How Can I Be Sure My Spouse Isn’t Hiding Cash Or Assets In A Queens Divorce?