Marc Jacob

While judges in Queens have historically struggled with out of state moves with children after a divorce, the changing economy and the shifting understanding of the modern family have led to a much greater openness toward relocation when it provides a benefit to children. Presumably, your former … [Read more...] about How Do I Demonstrate That An Out Of State Move Is Better For My Kids After A Queens Divorce?

When couples can work together to negotiate the elements of their divorce - things like distributing property, cash, and debts in a fair way, child custody matters, and support and maintenance requests - they can not only avoid a divorce trial, but they often come away from the divorce with a … [Read more...] about How Can We Avoid A Trial In Our Queens Divorce?

In situations where the spouse who has managed the household’s finances and investments isn’t being fully forthcoming with records and other documentation, you need the help of experienced divorce attorneys who know how to get the data you need, and how to properly analyze it to look for signs of … [Read more...] about I Don’t Know Our Financial Picture. How Can I Be Sure My Spouse Isn’t Hiding Cash Or Assets In A Queens Divorce?

If you’re facing serious financial deprivation upon filing for divorce, our team can request a form of temporary financial support from your spouse called Pendente Lite support. Pendente Lite support is designed to keep a lower-earning spouse solvent during the divorce, and may be converted to an … [Read more...] about What Can Be Done To Keep Me Financially Sound During A Divorce In Queens?

No, divorce courts don’t require that the parties use attorneys, and there are some situations where attorneys may not be necessary. This is especially true in short marriages where there are few assets and the couple hasn’t had children. In any divorce that includes features like marital … [Read more...] about Do I Have To Use A Lawyer To Handle My Divorce In Queens?

If you decide not to hire a lawyer in your Queens divorce, you may find that the court awards your spouse everything they ask for, and the process moves along with little input from you. An experienced divorce attorney knows the rules and procedures of divorce actions, what motions to file when, … [Read more...] about Will It Slow My Spouse’s Queens Divorce Petition If I Don’t Hire A Lawyer?