Yes, while custody used to be heavily tilted in favor of mothers, today the courts take a much more neutral view when it comes to gender. Fathers probably still face some headwind in terms of winning custody in a disputed matter between two fit parents, but New York is home to plenty of … [Read more...] about Can Dads Win Custody In Queens Divorces?
No, the mother of the children in a divorce does not always get custody in a divorce in Queens. While courts used to prioritize the bond between mother and children, parenting today is very different, as is the legal situation that fathers face when they wish to be the custodial parents to their … [Read more...] about Do Women Always Get The Kids In A Divorce In Queens?
No, women do not always get alimony in a divorce in Queens. In fact, in today’s economy, women often out-earn their husbands, meaning that they may ultimately be responsible for paying alimony (known as spousal maintenance in New York) after a divorce. Spousal maintenance is money paid from the … [Read more...] about Do Women Always Get Alimony In A Divorce In Queens?
No, men do not always end up paying child support in their divorces in Queens. In fact, many fathers successfully petition for custody of their children and win. Gender is not the barrier to custody that it once was, especially in an era where same-sex marriage means that both parents in a … [Read more...] about Do Men Always End Up Paying Child Support In Divorces In Queens?
No, men do not always end up paying alimony, known in New York as spousal maintenance, after a divorce in Queens. Not all divorces include maintenance, and when they do, the calculations are made based on the relative incomes of each spouse. Today, many women earn the lion’s share of income … [Read more...] about Do Men Always End Up Paying Alimony In Divorces In Queens?
During a home evaluation, the court is looking for a full picture of the home environment that the child is, or could be, living in. The evaluator will check for potential hazards, such as loose electrical wiring, lack of window guards on upper floors, open electrical sockets, and the general … [Read more...] about What Is Being Evaluated During A Home Evaluation In A Queens Custody Case?
Zelenitz, Shapiro & D’Agostino
13844 Queens Boulevard
Jamaica, New York 11435
Tel. 718-523-1111
Fax (718) 725-9606
Copyright © 2024 ZELENITZ, SHAPIRO & D’AGOSTINO, P.C. | Privacy Policy
Disclaimer: This site is Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
