Divorce and Family Law FAQs

There are instances where your spouse can get a payout based on the appreciation of a home that is a separate asset, but it’s not especially common. For instance, if your spouse put a lot of money into renovations that significantly changed the value of the home, that may be grounds for … [Read more...] about Our House Is My Separate Asset But My Spouse Wants A Payout For Its Appreciation In Queens. Can They Do That?

Yes, even if you began your Queens divorce by representing yourself, known as pro se to the court, you can hire a lawyer at any point in your divorce. Make sure you hire an experienced divorce attorney who can properly represent your interests and negotiate forcefully on your behalf. You Want To … [Read more...] about I Started Out Representing Myself. Can I Hire A Lawyer During The Divorce In Queens?

If you suspect your spouse has filed for divorce but you have not been served, you can contact the County Clerk’s office to learn whether an action against you has been filed. People who filed for divorce in Queens have 120 days to serve papers, so lack of service doesn’t necessarily indicate a … [Read more...] about How Do I Find Out If My Spouse Has Already Filed For Divorce In Queens?

Once you’ve answered your spouse’s complaint, your divorce will require a judge, and your attorney will file a request for judicial intervention, which will begin the process of having a judge assigned to your case. This is also where you make a request for a preliminary conference, where the … [Read more...] about What Happens After I Answer My Spouse’s Complaint In Queens?

How you answer your spouse’s complaint depends a lot on the specifics outlined in it, but the most important thing you can do when you receive a summons and complaint is to consult an experienced divorce attorney who can help guide you through what can be a confusing and emotionally overwhelming … [Read more...] about How Do I Answer My Spouse’s Complaint In Queens?

Once you’ve filed for divorce in Queens, you have 120 days to serve your spouse with notification of the action against them. If you don’t know where your spouse is, this window of time can allow for the leg work of tracking them down or establishing the need to a publication divorce. Our team … [Read more...] about How Long Do I Have To Serve My Spouse Once I File For Divorce In Queens?