Queens Divorce Attorney
If you wish to end your marriage or have been served divorce papers, you will benefit from consulting with an attorney as soon as possible. A Queens divorce lawyer can talk to you about your particular case and how to approach ending your marriage, whether this should be accomplished by filing for divorce or if you will need to first seek a legal separation in order to qualify for divorce at a later date. By discussing your needs and concerns and applying our extensive experience and resources in this field, our law firm can help you through this often difficult time.
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Divorce in Queens, NY
To file for divorce in Queens, you must meet certain criteria. New York is not a "no fault" state in regard to divorce, and this means that you must have grounds to file for divorce in Queens. Following are the criteria, at least one of which must be met in order to file for divorce:
- Abandonment for a minimum of one year
- Cruel and inhumane treatment
- Adultery
- Confinement of one spouse in State prison for three or more years
- Husband and wife living separately for at least one year in accordance with a Judgment of separation or separation agreement
Making the decision to file for divorce is important and will affect you, your spouse and any children you have for many years to come. That is why we recommend involving an attorney to help with your case as early as possible. Whether divorce mediation, an uncontested divorce outside of the courtroom or a contested divorce in family court, a Queens divorce attorney at our law offices can offer you the support and legal representation you need.
To learn more about how we can help you, contact a
Queens divorce lawyer
at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.