Divorce

If your marriage featured violence and you are now seeking a divorce and a new start, courts in Queens will work with you to protect your privacy and keep you safe from your spouse. Your address, phone number, and other identifying information can be kept private. In addition, if you do not … [Read more...] about If I File For Divorce Will My Abusive Spouse Be Able To See My New Queens Address?

If you wish to file for divorce on the Abandonment ground, then your spouse must be absent for 12 months before you can file. However, New York’s no-fault grounds, Irretrievable Breakdown, does not require this type of waiting period, or even for your spouse to have abandoned you. If your … [Read more...] about How Long Do I Have To Be Abandoned Before I Can File For Divorce In Queens?

First, you should know that barring a court order to the contrary, your spouse can’t kick you out just because they’ve filed for divorce. Whether you agree to move or remain in the residence is your decision to make, and there can be significant consequences to you if you choose to leave … [Read more...] about My Spouse Filed For Divorce And Kicked Me Out Of Our Home in Queens. What do I do now?

Many couples in Queens deal with a period of time between filing for divorce and one or both moving out of the marital residence, for a variety of reasons. During that time, emotions are likely running high and opportunities to antagonize one another may be irresistible. If you believe that … [Read more...] about How Can I Protect My Belongings While We’re Still Living Together During Our Divorce In Queens?

For most couples considering a divorce, the most cost effective option will be negotiating the details between themselves and filing an uncontested action with the court. While this will mean skipping a variety of costly legal maneuvers, it doesn’t mean you and your spouse should go it alone. … [Read more...] about What’s The Cheapest Way To Get A Divorce In Queens?

You can cancel a divorce petition in Queens, and the earlier in the process you do so the easier it is. At this early phase, you’ll need to file a Notice of Discontinuance with the court. If your spouse is party to the case at that time, they’ll have to file a Stipulation of Discontinuance … [Read more...] about Can I Cancel My Divorce Petition In Queens If My Spouse Hasn’t Been Served Yet?