David Shapiro

In most cases, jointly held businesses are treated as marital assets, qualifying both spouses to receive economic benefit as a result of their involvement. As for how the business will be allocated, much of that decision comes down to whether you and your spouse are able to come to an … [Read more...] about How Do Queens Judges Dispose Of Jointly Owned Businesses?

In some cases, yes, your professional license will be treated as a marital asset for the purposes of financial distribution in Queens divorce proceedings. If you acquired the license during the marriage, you are considered to have applied marital resources toward acquisition of an asset that … [Read more...] about Is My License To Practice Law Treated As A Marital Asset In A Queens Divorce?

For the majority of couples facing divorce after one spouse’s infidelity, filing on the grounds of adultery will simply take longer, be more combative, and cost more money. While it may be satisfying to imagine a judge admonishing your spouse for their misbehavior, the truth is that judges would … [Read more...] about Why Shouldn’t I File On Adultery Grounds In Queens If My Spouse Cheated?

It’s possible that you’ll have to pay your spouse’s legal fees, even if they filed against you. Courts in Queens are very open to the proposition that an individual, even if they are the poorer of the two spouses, should have access to divorce court, and that a wealthier spouse shouldn’t … [Read more...] about Do I Have To Pay My Spouse’s Legal Fees If They Filed Against Me In Queens?

It’s very common in divorce scenarios in Queens for one spouse to be responsible for the bulk of the household’s earnings, while the other works at raising children and maintaining the home and brings in little or no cash income. To ensure equal access to the courts, parties in this situation … [Read more...] about How Can I Afford A Divorce In Queens If I’m A Stay At Home Parent?