Divorce and Family Law FAQs

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?

Yes, you can divorce in Queens even if your spouse won’t grant a divorce within your religion. The civil action is entirely separate from the religious one, and the religious law in question does not have jurisdiction over the courts in the State of New York. This is actually a very common … [Read more...] about Can I Divorce In Queens Even If My Husband Refuses To Allow A Religious Divorce?

Unfortunately, when couples divorce, parents have few legal rights when it comes to step-children they have been raising. While you do have standing to seek custody or visitation, the court will require that you show extraordinary circumstances to warrant an ongoing relationship with your … [Read more...] about What Are My Custody And Visitation Rights As A Step-Parent When I Divorce In Queens?

Yes, when your spouse is incarcerated you may find that there are some logistical hurdles that you wouldn’t otherwise face, but divorce is an option for you. Depending on whether your spouse is in a New York State prison or the federal system, you may experience some delays in serving your spouse … [Read more...] about Can I Get A Divorce In Queens If My Spouse Is In Prison?

No, once you receive authorization to remain in the United States permanently, you don’t need to worry that divorce will impact your immigration status. As a legal permanent resident, you have the same rights to divorce (and marriage) as any other resident of Queens, and your access to the courts … [Read more...] about I’m A Green Card Holder In Queens. Will Divorce Affect My Immigration Status?