David Shapiro

Yes, our firm handles all kinds of divorces, and understands the specific needs of cases that land in the Queens County Integrated Domestic Violence court. Whichever side of the matters at hand you fall on, you deserve focused, compassionate representation that takes into account all your … [Read more...] about Does Your Firm Handle Divorces That Go Through The Queens IDV Court?

Yes, if you’ve been under an order of protection that has limited your ability to be a parent to your child, then the expiration of the order can be grounds to ask Family Court in Queens to review the situation and order a new custody agreement. You’ll be expected to demonstrate why this change … [Read more...] about Once The Order Of Protection Against Me Expires, Can I Petition For Greater Access To My Kids In Queens?

No, a home or other property or money that you inherited is considered a separate asset and won’t be among the properties considered for equitable distribution. Property that you owned prior to marriage, even during a long marriage, is also separate property that is yours to keep. Inherited … [Read more...] about Is A Vacation Home I Inherited Early In Our Marriage Subject To Distribution?

Not necessarily, but in a marriage that has spanned decades, it may be true that the bulk of physical and financial assets are effectively shared property that will be allocated between the parties. There are exceptions though. Damage awards from lawsuits are considered separate property, so if … [Read more...] about In A Long Marriage, Isn’t Everything Marital Property?

Lottery winnings have been held by courts to be marital assets, and are subject to distribution. While this is the case for most assets acquired during a marriage, there are some categories of property that are considered separate even when they were obtained during the marriage. If you win … [Read more...] about Are Lottery Winnings Subject To Distribution?

Child abuse is an extremely serious allegation to make, and because the consequences can be so severe, you should work to gather as much evidence as you can. If your child came home with obvious injuries, take photographs and talk to your child about how they were caused. Consider taking … [Read more...] about What Do I Do When I Believe My Ex-Spouse Has Physically Abused Our Child During Visitation?