Divorce and Family Law FAQs

There is obviously the risk of abuse when one spouse is ordered to pay the other’s legal fees, and judges are well aware of that potential. One aspect of their job is balancing the need of a lower-earning spouse to access competent legal assistance during the divorce, and another is being … [Read more...] about If I Have To Pay My Spouse’s Attorney Fees In Queens, What Incentive Do They Have To Settle Reasonably?

Assuming you meet the two-year residency requirement, you can file for divorce in Queens, and the court here will have jurisdiction over your action. The fact that your spouse is in another state can complicate your divorce, but it can also make it easier. Often when a couple is estranged … [Read more...] about Which State Has Jurisdiction For The Divorce If I’ve Been In Queens For Several Years And My Spouse Stayed In Our Home Town Out Of State?

Couples often have good reasons to keep larger purchases in one spouse’s name, but when it’s time to divorce, this can lead to some confusion about who owns what. When one or both cars were purchased during the marriage, even if your name isn’t on the title, they are considered marital assets. … [Read more...] about Both Of Our Cars Are In My Spouse’s Name. Can I Continue To Drive Mine After Filing For Divorce In Queens?

Yes, when a divorce begins, your judge will issue a series of automatic orders that require both parties to maintain the status quo in terms of finance, assets, and health and life insurance. In the long term, the court will likely order that your children remain on your spouse’s health … [Read more...] about Will My Spouse Keep Me And The Kids On Their Health Insurance During Our Divorce In Queens?

Spouses in a divorce do have the power to try to subpoena records, even from third parties. As a matter of principle, your phone carrier will likely resist any effort to provide such records, and there is the big question of what your spouse is trying to prove. A judge may or may not agree … [Read more...] about My Spouse Has Threatened To Subpoena Text Messages From Our Phone Company In Our Queens Divorce. Can They Do That?

Yes, you are free to move to another state while your divorce in Queens is ongoing. Obviously, if there are children involved or you plan to move property that is in contention, some matters may end up before the judge, but ultimately your right to relocate for work or other reasons is not … [Read more...] about Can I Move To Another State While My Divorce In Queens Is Ongoing?