Divorce

Yes, even as a renter, you can suffer negative financial consequences by moving out before you file for divorce. If your name is on the lease, you are liable for rent payments, and if your spouse stops paying, the landlord has every right to come after you for the arrears. This means that … [Read more...] about If We Rent In Queens, Does It Matter If I Move Out Before Filing And Before The Lease Is Up?

You won’t lose your claim on your house (or your share of its value if it is liquidated), or your ownership of it if it is separate property, but moving out before you file can cause problems in your divorce. Your spouse may be granted exclusive occupancy of the house during the action, which … [Read more...] about Do I Lose My Claim On My House If I Move Out Before Filing For Divorce In Queens?

If you are a legal resident in Queens, then Queens has jurisdiction to dissolve your marriage. Many people plan destination weddings outside the US, and as long as the marriage was legally performed in the other nation, the US and the State of New York recognize it as valid. You’ll file for … [Read more...] about We Are US Citizens, But Married Outside The Country. Do We File For Divorce In Queens Or In The Country Where We Wed?

You should consult with an experienced divorce attorney before you move out if you need the court to act promptly in your case, as with awarding temporary maintenance. There are issues of claims to property, child custody, and other matters that may be affected by a premature move, and the best … [Read more...] about If I Move Out Before Filing For Divorce In Queens, Can I Still Get Temporary Maintenance?

Your spouse may have violated the automatic orders issued at the time of the filing, which generally protects the assets the couple owns for purposes of later distribution or liquidation. Depending on the value of items lost, you may have a claim for reimbursement. On the other hand, more … [Read more...] about I’ve Filed For Divorce In Queens And Am Moving Out. My Spouse Threw Away A Lot Of My Belongings. What Can I Do?

While retirement savings are a valid area of marital property that has to be worked out as part of your divorce, in a short marriage they are likely to be a minor point. Particularly if you are both young and working, claims can neutralize each other. In cases where one spouse was the … [Read more...] about Will Retirement Savings Matter If We’re Divorcing After Just A Few Years Together In Queens?