Divorce

How long you wait to file for divorce, and whether you choose to take steps to try to heal your marriage, are generally up to you. Under New York’s no-fault ground, you’ll need to attest that your marriage has been irretrievably broken for a period of at least six months, so that should be the … [Read more...] about Once I Know My Spouse Is Cheating, How Long Do I Have To Wait To File For Divorce In Queens?

While adultery is a valid ground for divorce in New York, using any ground other than Irretrievable Breakdown adds to your costs, your burden of proof, and ultimately to your chance of having the divorce denied. New York was the last state in the nation to adopt a no-fault divorce option, and … [Read more...] about Is My Spouse’s Adultery Enough To Get A Divorce Approved In Queens?

Yes, in most cases a spousal maintenance award, also known as alimony, will be lower to the spouse making the payments when they also pay child support. The difference can be quite substantial, so it’s important that you work with an experienced Queens divorce attorney who can ensure that your … [Read more...] about If I Don’t Win Custody And Have To Pay Child Support, Will That Reduce My Alimony Payments In Queens?

Yes, if you have income coming in when you file for divorce, it will impact whether and how much alimony you can receive. That doesn’t mean that going back into the workforce is the wrong approach, but it’s worthwhile to consult with an experienced Queens divorce attorney before making that … [Read more...] about If I Get A Job Before I File For Divorce, Will It Impact My Ability To Receive Alimony In Queens?

Eligibility for alimony, known as spousal maintenance in New York, is based on a variety of factors as well as the discretion of the judge. The biggest consideration in any maintenance petition is that an eligible spouse will be the “non-monied” spouse, that is, they will earn less and have … [Read more...] about How Do I Know Whether I’m Eligible For Alimony In My Queens Divorce?

Many people do their best to conceal income from the IRS, so those who work for themselves, work for tips, or otherwise have discretion to process their gross earnings may appear less well off than they really are. When you’re divorcing someone in this situation and want alimony, also known as … [Read more...] about If My Spouse Works Off The Books, How Can I Get Alimony In Queens?