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Divorcing an incarcerated spouse is similar to any other divorce, especially if the divorce is uncontested, but things like service of divorce papers can be more difficult if your spouse is in jail. Because of the layers of bureaucracy involved, use of a process server to deliver your complaint … [Read more...] about How Do I Divorce My Spouse Who Is In Jail In Queens?

No, you cannot marry again until you receive your final Judgement of Divorce. Marrying prior to this is against the law, and the marriage itself will be void. There are criminal penalties for bigamy in New York, and being married to two people at the same time is the classic definition of … [Read more...] about Can I Marry Again After Our Settlement Is Submitted To The Judge In Queens?

You aren’t breaking any laws if you get engaged during a divorce in Queens, but you are creating a situation that is very likely to cause you significant, and potentially costly, headaches during the divorce. What To Avoid When Getting Engaged During A Divorce You should be extremely cautious with … [Read more...] about Can I Get Engaged During A Divorce In Queens?

Yes, if you were married for ten years or longer, you are eligible for Social Security benefits based on your spouse’s work history even if you are divorced in Queens. Social Security has a formula to cover divorced spouses whose work history leaves them at a disadvantage after a divorce. If you … [Read more...] about Will I Still Get Social Security If I Divorce In Queens?

Often, and especially when one spouse decides on divorce before the other feels ready, a spouse will try to impede the action by not signing the divorce papers or however they can. But don’t worry, if your spouse won’t sign the divorce papers, it doesn’t mean you have to stay married. What To … [Read more...] about What If My Spouse In Queens Won’t Sign The Divorce Papers?