David Shapiro

Queens courts calculate temporary maintenance using one of two income-based formulas. And while these calculations can give a ballpark estimate for temporary maintenance in many Queens divorce actions, there are numerous variables that complicate the estimates. Where the court finds that the … [Read more...] about How Do Queens Divorce Courts Calculate Temporary Maintenance Amounts?

If you believe that your spouse is withholding property that requires appraisal or other appropriate valuation in your divorce in Queens, providing an itemized list of property is usually enough to prompt the judge to order those items turned over. The problem in such cases is that any property … [Read more...] about How Can I Get My Spouse To Provide Jewelry And Other Property For Appraisal In Our Queens Divorce?

When a couple divorces in New York, the recipient of the engagement ring owns it as a separate asset, since it was given prior to the marriage. This can sting the spouse who made the proposal when the ring was expensive or a family heirloom, but the idea that engagement rings are conditional … [Read more...] about Who Owns My Engagement Ring When We Divorce In Queens?

Yes, there are a number of ways to achieve a divorce in Queens without an ugly court fight. Some couples are able to work together to draw up a fair settlement between themselves, in which case they or their attorneys file an uncontested divorce and wait for the judge to ratify it. Other … [Read more...] about Is It Possible To Get A Divorce In Queens Without Litigation?

Yes, it’s a growing trend all across the country for divorcing spouses to use social media activity to question statements made in court. If your spouse claims financial hardship but posts photos of expensive goods or time spent out partying, you have cause to suggest that the situation may not … [Read more...] about If My Spouse Is Constantly Posting On Social Media From Expensive Stores And Restaurants, Can I Use That To Argue For A Lower Settlement?

Yes, same-sex couples who are married and meet the residency requirements in Queens may file for divorce here. While the legislature’s intention is that same-sex divorce will be equivalent to opposite-sex divorce, it’s important that you work with a legal team who is well versed on this evolving … [Read more...] about Is Same-Sex Divorce Legal For Couples Who Married In Queens?