Divorce

There are situations where filing first may be a strategic choice that can help speed things like temporary support or custody agreements. Rather than waiting to be served with a complaint, you’ll file instead with a series of motions. This can be especially important if you suspect your … [Read more...] about Will It Help Me In The Long Run If I File First?

It doesn’t have to. American courts run on precedents that have already been set, so in many ways judges are predisposed to prefer existing agreements. If the custody agreement that you negotiated earlier is providing for the care of your child and meets the needs of both parents, there’s no … [Read more...] about We Have A Family Court Order Related To Custody Already – Will It Change With The Final Divorce Decree In Queens?

Yes, New York law protects your right to divorce whether or not you’re pregnant. As a legal matter, there are several additional issues that women who are pregnant should expect to face, including demands for a paternity test and a hard fight over issues related to support – both spousal and … [Read more...] about Am I Allowed To Divorce In Queens, NY If I’m Pregnant?

Resuming use of one’s prior name is one of the most common concerns our clients have as they contemplate a divorce. And while it used to be a subject only women were invested in, the modern approaches that couples have taken to creating married names for both spouses means that increasingly, men who … [Read more...] about How Do I Change My Name After My Divorce In Queens?

Your divorce will be final when you receive the judgment of divorce from the court. This will be mailed to you, and often arrives months, not weeks, after your final settlement agreement is submitted to the judge. It can be a frustrating time for some, but we find that for many of our clients, … [Read more...] about When Is The Divorce Final?

New York allows you to re-marry as soon as you have your final divorce judgment in hand. This can take several months from the time you reach a settlement with your (soon to be former) spouse, but once the settlement is submitted to the court, you’re on your way to being free to marry … [Read more...] about When Will I Be able to re-marry?