Divorce and Family Law FAQs

No, you do not need your spouse’s permission to file for divorce in Queens, and you can even get divorced if your spouse strenuously objects. In New York, no one can force to stay married when you no longer wish to be, and while your spouse may initially threaten to make your divorce long and … [Read more...] about Do I Have To Get My Spouse’s Permission To File For Divorce In Queens?

If your spouse began working before the Preliminary Conference but didn’t disclose that information, they may have made a critical error that can hurt them later in the process. On the other hand, if they had not begun working at the time of the Preliminary Conference and weren’t asked directly … [Read more...] about My Spouse Did Not Inform The Court About About Their New Job At The Preliminary Conference In Queens. What Should I Do?

No, a temporary maintenance order is extremely common in Queens divorces, and is awarded to a lower earning spouse pretty routinely. Spousal support, or alimony, is a separate issue that is decided with much more deliberation during the course of the divorce, and is based on many … [Read more...] about If I’ve Been Ordered To Pay Temporary Maintenance During A Divorce In Queens, Does That Mean I’ll Have To Pay Alimony Permanently?

Failing to disclose income in a divorce is always a bad idea, and it’s possible that a judge can credit you for the payments you’ve already made. Another option is to use the information about your spouse’s job to argue for a much better settlement for you. These types of omissions on the … [Read more...] about My Spouse Has Worked Throughout The Divorce But Didn’t Tell The Judge In Queens. How Can I Get My Temporary Maintenance Payments Back?

Yes, unless there’s a court order in place saying otherwise, you are legally able to resume occupancy of your home, alongside your spouse, even if they object. However, if you’re still talking about divorcing, things haven’t improved by taking some time apart, and your spouse doesn’t want you to … [Read more...] about Can I Move Back Into Our Marital Home In Queens If We Haven’t Filed For Divorce Yet And I’m Paying For It Anyway?

Because of today’s lending standards and housing market, many divorcing couples find that a mortgage buyout and the necessary refinancing into your own name isn’t financially feasible, or even a realistic outcome. If your home is underwater, where you owe more than the property is worth, it’s … [Read more...] about What Happens If I Can’t Afford To Buy My Spouse Out Of The Mortgage In Our Queens Divorce?