Marc Jacob

Can The Court Appoint An Attorney For My Divorce In Queens? My Spouse Controls Our Finances.

January 30, 2015 by Marc Jacob

For matrimonial matters like divorce, the court will not appoint an attorney for you, but in situations where your spouse controls the household finances and has cut you off or limited your access to funds, the judge can order that your spouse pay your legal bills. Judges in Queens don’t believe … [Read more...] about Can The Court Appoint An Attorney For My Divorce In Queens? My Spouse Controls Our Finances.

What Do I Do When My Spouse Has Full Custody In Queens But Isn’t Taking Our Child’s Mental Health Issues Seriously?

January 30, 2015 by Marc Jacob

When parents disagree on matters of a child’s health, significant problems can arise when it comes to decision making in a custody framework. The problems are worse when one spouse has the legal authority to make important decisions, like whether to seek help for mental health conditions, but … [Read more...] about What Do I Do When My Spouse Has Full Custody In Queens But Isn’t Taking Our Child’s Mental Health Issues Seriously?

What Happens If I’m Not Able To Assume The Mortgage Loan On My Own In Queens?

January 27, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Lending standards have tightened considerably in the aftermath of the financial crisis, and it’s common today for a divorcing couple to decide that one spouse will keep the house, only to find that lenders won’t allow them to refinance the mortgage into that spouse’s name. This situation can become … [Read more...] about What Happens If I’m Not Able To Assume The Mortgage Loan On My Own In Queens?

Is The Value Of A Mortgage Buyout Decided By The Amount Of Equity Of Our Home In Queens?

January 27, 2015 by Marc Jacob

In most cases, the value of a mortgage buyout will be based on the amount of equity in a home in Queens. Are There Any Exceptions That The Mortgage Buyout Can Be Based On? There are exceptions, such as when a house is “underwater” and there’s no equity to share, just debt, in which case one spouse … [Read more...] about Is The Value Of A Mortgage Buyout Decided By The Amount Of Equity Of Our Home In Queens?

If We Have A 50/50 Child Custody Agreement In Queens, Does Anyone Pay Child Support?

January 27, 2015 by Marc Jacob

Yes, in the interest of ensuring that children in a divorce have adequate financial resources, parents who have a 50/50 custody agreement are still subject to New York’s child support guidelines. In this case, the parent who earns more money will be ordered to pay child support to the parent who … [Read more...] about If We Have A 50/50 Child Custody Agreement In Queens, Does Anyone Pay Child Support?

Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support If I Take Custody Of One Of My Two Children In Queens?

January 27, 2015 by Marc Jacob

You’ll have to continue to pay some child support if you take custody of one of your children in Queens, but it’s likely that the amount you pay will be reduced. How Your Child Support Obligation Can Change Only a judge can change your child support obligation, so it’s important that you continue … [Read more...] about Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support If I Take Custody Of One Of My Two Children In Queens?

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