Divorce and Family Law FAQs

If you’re the higher-earning spouse and there’s a substantial disparity in your incomes, you’ll probably end up paying temporary maintenance even if you don’t want to get divorced. Under New York law, no one can be forced by their spouse to stay married, which means that wealthier spouses are … [Read more...] about Do I Have To Pay Temporary Maintenance In Queens If I Don’t Want The Divorce Anyway?

No, under today’s matrimonial laws, divorce is designed to leave both spouses as intact as is feasible, rather than a process designed to punish a misbehaving spouse. While a history of adultery won’t help you in your divorce, property distribution, spousal maintenance, child support, and other … [Read more...] about My Spouse Caught Me Cheating. Do They Get Everything They Want In Our Divorce In Queens?

If your marriage featured violence and you are now seeking a divorce and a new start, courts in Queens will work with you to protect your privacy and keep you safe from your spouse. Your address, phone number, and other identifying information can be kept private. In addition, if you do not … [Read more...] about If I File For Divorce Will My Abusive Spouse Be Able To See My New Queens Address?

If you wish to file for divorce on the Abandonment ground, then your spouse must be absent for 12 months before you can file. However, New York’s no-fault grounds, Irretrievable Breakdown, does not require this type of waiting period, or even for your spouse to have abandoned you. If your … [Read more...] about How Long Do I Have To Be Abandoned Before I Can File For Divorce In Queens?

First, you should know that barring a court order to the contrary, your spouse can’t kick you out just because they’ve filed for divorce. Whether you agree to move or remain in the residence is your decision to make, and there can be significant consequences to you if you choose to leave … [Read more...] about My Spouse Filed For Divorce And Kicked Me Out Of Our Home in Queens. What do I do now?

Many couples in Queens deal with a period of time between filing for divorce and one or both moving out of the marital residence, for a variety of reasons. During that time, emotions are likely running high and opportunities to antagonize one another may be irresistible. If you believe that … [Read more...] about How Can I Protect My Belongings While We’re Still Living Together During Our Divorce In Queens?