Divorce and Family Law FAQs

As a general proposition, damage awards you’ve won in personal injury actions are separate property that are not subject to distribution in your divorce. This is a well accepted rule in Queens divorces, and reflects the awareness that those funds may be intended to pay for future medical costs or … [Read more...] about I Recently Won A Personal Injury Award. Does My Spouse Have Claim On The Award In A Divorce In Queens?

Yes, same-sex couples in Queens can and do create a prenuptial agreement to protect each spouse before they marry. Prenuptial agreements are one of the best ways for couples to ensure that in the event that the marriage doesn’t work, both will retain the things they value most, and a future … [Read more...] about Can Same-Sex Couples In Queens Create A Prenuptial Agreement Before Marrying?

Yes, when your former spouse is refusing to obey the terms of the court orders that dissolved your marriage in Queens, we can help. Enforcement of judicial orders is critical to the operation of the justice system in general, but your divorce in particular. When your former spouse is refusing … [Read more...] about My Former Spouse Has Not Provided Me With Property Specified In Our Divorce Agreement In Queens. Can You Help?

Yes, it’s a common occurrence that a person’s life circumstances change after a divorce, and elements like alimony payments or even child support are no longer reasonable as originally ordered. Even more importantly, letting the court know about your changed circumstances before you fall behind … [Read more...] about Can You Help Me Get A Post-Judgement Modification If I’ve Lost My Job In Queens?

When the birth parent has terminated parental rights over your step-child and you have adopted the child as your own, your custody and visitation rights are identical to those of a natural parent of a child. You are the legal parent of the child, and in a divorce, you have full rights to pursue … [Read more...] about What Are My Rights As An Adoptive Step-Parent In A Divorce In Queens?