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Typically half, less a possible credit for the contribution from the parents.
That's not enough information on which to base a thorough answer. Consult a local divorce attorney and discuss the situation in detail.
Check the court file and see if it was signed and entered. Check with your attorney and the retirement plan to see if it was served on them. If not... Read Answer
Yes. Adultery is the least of the problem. If you're not legally separated you're still viewed as partners for economic purposes.
If you have lived in New York for more than a year you can file here.
Yes you can divorce him. The only way to get an answer to your questions about alimony and assets is to have a discussion with a divorce attorney.
You can get an uncontested divorce if you can agree with him on all issues and if both of you are willing to sign the appropriate documents. As to... Read Answer
If your agreement is quiet on this, then may be not. However, your ex may well go to court for a modification of the agreement if this boyfriend is... Read Answer
If you have a lawyer that attorney should know how to seek support - and know that waiting two years is often fatal to a support request.
You can - but the amount you will get is most likely minimal.
Contact a real estate attorney.
Unless there is an order prohibiting the move, no - but if it would interfere with the other parent's time with the children it would be open to... Read Answer
She gets divorced the same way as anyone else: she contacts a lawyer, files papers and has him served.
That's not enough information on which to base an answer. Contact a local attorney and discuss your situation in detail - then come up with a plan.
You can file a motion if you want to - but chances are that motion won't be reviewed until after the papers would be reviewed.
Contested divorce is not a form.
A Note of Issue is required in all litigated cases.
If you are divorced in a foreign country then you follow the laws of that country, unless child support and similar issues are unresolved AND the... Read Answer
No, and no. In that order.
The car is presently owned by whatever company gave you the loan. You are both liable to the lender unless one of you refinances.
It's not possible to answer your question fully based upon the information you posted. You should arrange a consultation with a local attorney, and... Read Answer
It looks like it will be VA
Absolutely not enforceable.
Probably not - but it depends upon the financial analysis.