Divorce and Family Law FAQs

Your spouse may be entitled to half of the value of the marital home in Queens, but under New York’s equitable distribution laws, the particular breakdown of how property is handled may not be 50/50. There are numerous circumstances that complicate property issues in divorce, like whether the … [Read more...] about Does My Spouse Get Half Of My House If We Divorce In Queens?

Yes, you have the right to divorce your spouse even if they’ve decided to withdraw their action in Queens. If you have filed a counterclaim, then the suit is still alive and you can continue the divorce. If not, you can simply file your own action and have your spouse served. In any case, … [Read more...] about Can I Proceed With The Divorce Even If My Spouse Withdraws Their Petition In Queens?

Under reforms implemented in 2010, your spouse can obtain a divorce even if you don’t respond to the summons and complaint you’ve received. While it isn’t advisable for you to avoid participation in your divorce, you do have the right to take some time, consult an attorney, and ensure that the … [Read more...] about I Was Served With Divorce Papers In Queens. Do I Have To Sign Right Away, Or Can I Take Some Time?

Yes, you can divorce even if you aren’t legally separated. While a valid separation agreement used to make it easier to get a divorce in Queens, reforms enacted by the state legislature in 2010 have eliminated many of the obstacles that used to make New York divorces some of the hardest in the … [Read more...] about Can We Divorce In Queens Even If We’re Not Legally Separated?

Unfortunately, no, the judge in your divorce case cannot order the mortgage company to approve your application to refinance your home. Many people find themselves in situations where their credit isn’t adequate to refinance their marital home into their own name, removing their spouse from the … [Read more...] about Can The Judge Order My Mortgage Company To Approve A Refinance So I Can Retain Our Home In Queens?

Under New York law, married spouses are presumed to be the parents of children born in wedlock, but there are times when this presumption is wrong. If you suspect your wife is pregnant by someone else, it’s vital that you take fast, assertive steps to establish that the child is not yours, and … [Read more...] about My Wife In Queens Is Pregnant By Someone Else. How Can I Make Sure I’m Not Paying For The Child After Our Divorce?