Divorce

Inherited money or other assets are considered separate property, which your spouse is not entitled to. However, the money/assets may be subject to equitable distribution if you commingle them with other marital money/assets. This includes giving those inheritances to the children of the marriage … [Read more...] about I Inherited Money. Is My Spouse Entitled To Part Of That?

You do not need to go to trial on issues that you and your spouse can agree to as and for a final settlement. You may need to go to trial for a divorce in Queens on individual issues if you and your spouse cannot agree. In that case, the Judge will make a final determination on those specific … [Read more...] about Do We Need To Go To Trial In A Divorce?

In Queens, NY, yes, your spouse needs to be personally served. As a party to the action you may not be the one that personally serves the papers on him/her. It must be another person over the age of eighteen (18) that serves your spouse. If you need help with a divorce, call the attorneys with … [Read more...] about Does My Spouse Need To Be Personally Served With Divorce Papers?

If you have an existing Family Court matter when you file for divorce, your attorney may make a motion to consolidate the Family Court matter with the divorce matter. Otherwise, Family Court will retain jurisdiction over the pre-existing matter. If you live in Queens and have a family law … [Read more...] about What Happens To My Existing Family Court Matter When I File For Divorce?

We know many people are anxious are get the divorce completed but there is one last step before that happens. You are officially divorced once the Judge signs what is called a Judgment of Divorce. If you are thinking about a divorce, give us a call at (718) 736-2778 - the call is free. … [Read more...] about When Am I “Officially” Divorced?

You may get re-married only after a Judgment of Divorce is signed by a Supreme Court Judge. Typically, this may not happen for months after the necessary documents are submitted to the Court. … [Read more...] about When Can I Get Re-Married?