Marc Jacob

We Agree On Everything Except Custody. Can Our Divorce Be Granted In Queens?

September 13, 2015 by Marc Jacob

No, your divorce won’t be granted until you reach a consensus on all the issues, including child custody. While it may seem convenient to ask the court to move the custody matter to family court in order to finalize your divorce, that’s just not how the process works in Queens. However far … [Read more...] about We Agree On Everything Except Custody. Can Our Divorce Be Granted In Queens?

Are Grounds Required For Uncontested Divorces In Queens?

September 13, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Yes, even if your divorce in Queens is uncontested, you’ll still have to file on the grounds allowed under New York law. For most couples facing divorce, Irretrievable Breakdown is the preferred ground, and gives you the simplest and least expensive pathway to a divorce. This is New York’s … [Read more...] about Are Grounds Required For Uncontested Divorces In Queens?

Do Fathers Have Any Real Chance At Winning Custody Of Young Children In Queens Divorces?

September 13, 2015 by Marc Jacob

While no father wants to hear it, the truth is that for many divorcing couples with young children, the mother is still the court’s first choice for custodial parent. There are many reasons for this, including outdated and sexist ideas about both mothers and fathers, but the stereotypes in play … [Read more...] about Do Fathers Have Any Real Chance At Winning Custody Of Young Children In Queens Divorces?

How Important Is It To Use A Lawyer For A Divorce In Queens?

September 13, 2015 by Marc Jacob

If your marriage includes jointly held assets, retirement savings, or children, talking to an experienced Queens divorce lawyer can make a huge difference in how your divorce plays out. Even if you and your spouse are splitting relatively amicably and are working together to arrive at a fair … [Read more...] about How Important Is It To Use A Lawyer For A Divorce In Queens?

If I Spend My Own Money On Additional Training And Then Start Earning More, Can My Ex Come After Me For Increased Child Support In Queens?

September 4, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Unfortunately, yes, anytime your income substantially changes, you or your spouse can seek a modification in your child support payments. While it may not seem fair that you’ll have to pay for training in order to give more money to your former spouse, the truth is that you’re almost certainly … [Read more...] about If I Spend My Own Money On Additional Training And Then Start Earning More, Can My Ex Come After Me For Increased Child Support In Queens?

I Now Have Physical Custody Of My Child, But The Support Payments Continue To Come Out Of My Checks And Go To My Ex In Queens. What Do I Do?

September 4, 2015 by Marc Jacob

While you might hope that a phone call is all it would take to resolve the situation, the truth is that getting the child support enforcement agency in Queens to stop taking your money after a custody change actually does require intervention by a judge. You’ll need to file right away for a … [Read more...] about I Now Have Physical Custody Of My Child, But The Support Payments Continue To Come Out Of My Checks And Go To My Ex In Queens. What Do I Do?

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