Marc Jacob

My Lawyer Is Resisting The Settlement We’ve Negotiated In Our Queens Divorce. Can I Fire Them And Hire Someone New?

February 10, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Yes, if you believe your attorney isn’t working to achieve your aims in your divorce, you can fire them at any time and hire new counsel. How to ensure you hire the appropriate attorney It is strongly advised that you have a thorough conversation with your current counsel though to understand … [Read more...] about My Lawyer Is Resisting The Settlement We’ve Negotiated In Our Queens Divorce. Can I Fire Them And Hire Someone New?

Can My Spouse Continue To Hold A Life Insurance Policy On Me After Our Divorce In Queens? I Am The Lower Earner And We Don’t Have Kids.

February 10, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Your spouse probably can’t continue to hold a life insurance policy on you after your divorce in Queens. Exceptions to holding a life insurance policy after divorce Barring obligations like spousal maintenance or child support, which don’t seem to apply in your case, the insurance company itself … [Read more...] about Can My Spouse Continue To Hold A Life Insurance Policy On Me After Our Divorce In Queens? I Am The Lower Earner And We Don’t Have Kids.

Can Witnesses In A Divorce In Queens Be Charged With Perjury When They Lie On The Stand?

February 10, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Perjury is a crime in New York, and lying on the stand in a Queens divorce is never a good idea, but the chances that a prosecutor would decide to take up a perjury case stemming from a divorce trial is slim. How To Combat Perjury In A Queens Divorce A better approach in dealing with witnesses … [Read more...] about Can Witnesses In A Divorce In Queens Be Charged With Perjury When They Lie On The Stand?

If I Miss A Court Date For A Custody Modification Hearing In Queens, Can I Lose Custody Of My Child?

January 30, 2015 by Marc Jacob

It depends on the specifics of the custody modification being sought, but if the other parent is seeking full custody and you miss the hearing without notifying the court, it is possible that your ex may get a default judgment. An attorney can help ensure that you are fully represented and ask the … [Read more...] about If I Miss A Court Date For A Custody Modification Hearing In Queens, Can I Lose Custody Of My Child?

What Can I Do If I Acknowledged Paternity At The Hospital But Now Question Whether I’m The Father Of A Child In Queens?

January 30, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Unfortunately, if you’ve already acknowledged paternity for a child born out of wedlock, you may have a very difficult time getting a judge to agree to vacate your acknowledgement. The state has a strong interest in ensuring that all children in Queens are supported by their parents, and … [Read more...] about What Can I Do If I Acknowledged Paternity At The Hospital But Now Question Whether I’m The Father Of A Child In Queens?

Can I Travel Internationally With My Child If I Have Full Custody In Queens?

January 30, 2015 by Marc Jacob

While you’ll want to consult your custody agreement for specifics, in general, you are allowed to travel internationally with your child when you have legal and physical custody in Queens. Your custody agreement may specify certain things, like making sure the other parent is informed of travel … [Read more...] about Can I Travel Internationally With My Child If I Have Full Custody In Queens?

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