Divorce and Family Law FAQs

Yes, New York law protects your right to divorce whether or not you’re pregnant. As a legal matter, there are several additional issues that women who are pregnant should expect to face, including demands for a paternity test and a hard fight over issues related to support – both spousal and … [Read more...] about Am I Allowed To Divorce In Queens, NY If I’m Pregnant?

Resuming use of one’s prior name is one of the most common concerns our clients have as they contemplate a divorce. And while it used to be a subject only women were invested in, the modern approaches that couples have taken to creating married names for both spouses means that increasingly, men who … [Read more...] about How Do I Change My Name After My Divorce In Queens?

Your divorce will be final when you receive the judgment of divorce from the court. This will be mailed to you, and often arrives months, not weeks, after your final settlement agreement is submitted to the judge. It can be a frustrating time for some, but we find that for many of our clients, … [Read more...] about When Is The Divorce Final?

New York allows you to re-marry as soon as you have your final divorce judgment in hand. This can take several months from the time you reach a settlement with your (soon to be former) spouse, but once the settlement is submitted to the court, you’re on your way to being free to marry … [Read more...] about When Will I Be able to re-marry?

Yes, once divorce is filed, the court will issue what are known as automatic orders that are designed to “stop the clock” on actions you and your spouse may take to retaliate against one another. One of these retaliations is cancelling important pieces of personal security, like life insurance … [Read more...] about Do I Have To Keep My Spouse On My Life Insurance Policy If I’m Filing For Divorce?

It’s human nature to respond to a traumatic event like being served with divorce papers by, in effect, taking your ball and going home. You may wonder why, if your spouse is so eager to get away from you, you should have to contribute to their wellbeing by continuing to provide things like health … [Read more...] about My Spouse Is On My Health Insurance Plan Through Work And I Was Just Served With Divorce Papers. Can I Kick Them Off?