Divorce

Often, and especially when one spouse decides on divorce before the other feels ready, a spouse will try to impede the action by not signing the divorce papers or however they can. But don’t worry, if your spouse won’t sign the divorce papers, it doesn’t mean you have to stay married. What To … [Read more...] about What If My Spouse In Queens Won’t Sign The Divorce Papers?

A standard summons for a divorce action will not include instructions for your spouse to vacate your home. If you have been living together and file for divorce, the decisions about who lives where and how the home is distributed (which may include selling it and splitting the profits) will be … [Read more...] about Does The Summons Include Instructions For My Spouse To Vacate Our Home In Queens?

Theoretically, you can attempt to modify a custody agreement right away, but it’s unlikely that you’ll succeed unless your petition makes a clear case for a change in circumstance that requires intervention by a Family Court judge. Reasons You Might Not Be Able To Modify A Custody Agreement … [Read more...] about How Soon After A Queens Divorce Can I Modify A Custody Agreement?

There are instances where your spouse can get a payout based on the appreciation of a home that is a separate asset, but it’s not especially common. For instance, if your spouse put a lot of money into renovations that significantly changed the value of the home, that may be grounds for … [Read more...] about Our House Is My Separate Asset But My Spouse Wants A Payout For Its Appreciation In Queens. Can They Do That?

Yes, even if you began your Queens divorce by representing yourself, known as pro se to the court, you can hire a lawyer at any point in your divorce. Make sure you hire an experienced divorce attorney who can properly represent your interests and negotiate forcefully on your behalf. You Want To … [Read more...] about I Started Out Representing Myself. Can I Hire A Lawyer During The Divorce In Queens?

If you suspect your spouse has filed for divorce but you have not been served, you can contact the County Clerk’s office to learn whether an action against you has been filed. People who filed for divorce in Queens have 120 days to serve papers, so lack of service doesn’t necessarily indicate a … [Read more...] about How Do I Find Out If My Spouse Has Already Filed For Divorce In Queens?