Derrick Storms, Esq., of Queens Divorce Lawyers & Family Lawyer, leaves no stone uncovered in his pursuit for justice.
He provides a level of one-on-one attention that few firms can match. He tirelessly finds witnesses, documents, and other evidence to give clients the most favorable outcome possible.
In addition, Mr. Storms is an appellate practitioner and skilled brief writer. He has won appeals against large corporations, such as State Farm, and Judges know he will appeal if they deviate from the law. He carefully weighs evidence and presents it in a highly persuasive fashion in briefs and at oral argument.
Mr. Storms began practicing law after serving in the Marine Corps as a Recon Marine, including war time service in the Iraq War. You will have the absolute highest level of advocacy with Mr. Storms by your side.
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- Q. I am wanting to file a seperation / protective order how does this work
- A: A Protective Order also called an Order of Protection can be filed in Family Court, Divorce Court, or Criminal Court. In order to exclude your spouse or significant other from the home, you will need to request an exclusionary order. This will require you to allege specific dates in your petition where physical abuse or other harmful conduct occurred. It must be stressed that specific dates are required, or your petition will likely be denied.
Shortly after you file your petition for an Order of Protection, the court will have a hearing and issue a Temporary Order of Protection (" TPO") your allegations are specific and warrant a protective order. The TPO will be served on ... Read More
- Q. Can I get alimony or financial retribution?
- A: In New York, marital property is distributed through a process called equitable distribution. Many factors affect how the court will allocate marital property, such as the length of the marriage, each spouse's contribution to the marriage, etc. In some cases judges will split marital property 50/50, but not always. If you were subject to physical abuse by your husband, the court will likely give you a greater share of marital property. Also, keep in mind that not all property is marital property. Personal property is not subject to equitable distribution. Some examples of personal property are assets acquired prior to the marriage (though you may be able to obtain a share of appreciation ... Read More
- Q. do i need a lawyer to file for a divorce
- A: A lawyer is always recommended, but not always required. For a simple uncontested divorce, where the parties agree to the terms, you may be able to file the paperwork yourself. However, you will need to make sure you file the correct papers. In the event you erroneously file something or leave something out, it can substantially delay the divorce. I always recommend hiring an attorney for a divorce.
