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Couples approach this issue in a variety of ways when they divorce in Queens. One of the most common is to create an agreement that stipulates that Parent A claims the children as a deduction in even filing years, and Parent B claims the children as a deduction in odd filing years. This way, … [Read more...] about How Do We Establish A Fair Agreement On Claiming Our Children As Dependents On Our Taxes In Queens?

Yes, a divorce dissolves a marriage, and it applies regardless of where the marriage was performed, even if you were married or renewed your vows in another country. This is why states have legal requirements regarding residency, because once people are citizens of the state and meet the … [Read more...] about We Renewed Our Vows In My Country Of Origin, But Are Both US Citizens Living In Queens. Will Our Divorce In Queens Apply To The Foreign Marriage As Well?

When a person earns a degree, a professional license, or a professional certification during a marriage in Queens, the added value to the person’s potential earnings are considered marital property to be distributed equitably. This can lead to substantially enhanced settlement awards when a … [Read more...] about How Much Does My Spouse’s Master’s Degree Impact Our Financial Settlement In Queens?

When a couple starts the divorce process, a lot of things are said that have little or no basis in law, and which really come out of a desire to hurt the other. When your spouse argues that you owe them for mortgage payments on a house you both lived in, but which you own, ask yourself this: Was … [Read more...] about My Spouse Says I Owe Them For Their Share Of The Mortgage Payments On Our Queens Home, Which Is My Separate Property. Is That True?

When one party decides to reconcile during a divorce in Queens, there are two things that could happen. First, if your spouse is also interested in reconciling, you can both stipulate to a withdrawal of the action. This will leave you married, and allow you to refile later if things don’t … [Read more...] about I’m The Plaintiff And My Spouse Counter-Claimed In Queens. What If I Want To Reconcile Now?

Queens Divorce Attorney For Alimony Alimony, or “spousal maintenance” as it’s called in New York, is money paid from a higher earning spouse to a lower earning spouse in order to protect the quality of life of the lower earning spouse, usually for a limited period of time. If your spouse in … [Read more...] about Will I Have To Pay Alimony In Queens If My Spouse Supported Me Through College?