Divorce and Family Law FAQs

No, the only way a couple can become divorced in Queens is through the legal process and the issuance of a Judgment of Divorce by a judge. There’s no route through long-term separation. If you’ve decided to remarry or simply want to tie up loose ends, you’ll need to file for divorce. The … [Read more...] about My Spouse And I Separated Fifteen Years Ago And Haven’t Seen Each Other In Over A Decade. Are We Considered Divorced In Queens?

Assuming that the new person in your life is not a threat to your children in any way, there’s no reason to fear that your new relationship will factor into custody decisions. That said, it never hurts to be discreet during a divorce when it comes to news that you’ve begun a new relationship. … [Read more...] about I’ve Begun Seeing Someone During Our Divorce In Queens. Do I Need To Keep It A Secret For Custody Reasons?

If you don’t agree to the terms contained in your spouse’s filing, then you should consult an attorney right away. You are going to contest your divorce, which means that you’ll be challenging the terms and possibly ending up with a litigated divorce, requiring motions, hearings, and a judge’s … [Read more...] about What If I Don’t Agree To My Spouse’s Terms In Our Queens Divorce?

More than likely, you do need a new index number even if you initiated a divorce in the past. You may not have formally closed the previous matter, but it’s likely a judge would rule the previous filing invalid years later. While index numbers aren’t free, starting the process cleanly can … [Read more...] about We Filed For Divorce In Queens Years Ago But Reconciled. Do We Need A New Index Number If We File Now?

In some ways, being served with divorce papers from another state is a blessing. Because you are not a citizen of the jurisdiction in question, the other state’s court has limited options when it comes to enforcing action against you, so in most cases, divorces that happen between spouses in … [Read more...] about Will I Lose My Home In Queens If My Spouse Files For Divorce In Another State?

If you’ve been served with notice of a divorce filing in another state, assuming that your spouse meets residency and other requirements in that jurisdiction, you’ll need an attorney there. The good news is that as a New York resident, the other state’s court is limited in what it can order you … [Read more...] about My Spouse Has Moved And Filed For Divorce In A Different State. Do I Need A Lawyer There, Or In Queens?