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Divorce
New York
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There is nothing unusual about a three month wait - in some counties it's much more. However, moving on cruel/inhumane was not necessarily a great... Read More
No judge will order marriage counseling. A party that wants a divorce can get one, with or without the consent of the other party.
The speed of the divorce process depends upon two things:
1. The amount of disagreement between the parties.
2. The county in which the case is... Read More
That depends upon the circumstances.
That's a matter for negotiation. In some cases it makes sense to attempt to buy out the future interest in the pension. In others the party simply... Read More
If you live in New York the residency requirement is one year.
You should make some calls to attorneys in your county or look for a local legal clinic - depending upon your situation.
You don't need grounds in New York other than irretrievable breakdown of the marriage - and it doesn't matter who files first.
What does your current set of orders from the Court say? What does your attorney say?
If you're pro se in a battle that has run for over four years... Read More
You only need a lawyer in the state in which the case is filed.
Maybe, but not necessarily. Abandonment is one thing, but financial issues are entirely unrelated.
Child support is unrelated to the custodial parent's receipt of pension benefits.
Divorce papers aren't filed at City Hall. They're filed with the court clerk. If it was done in front of a judge there is a transcript. Consult a... Read More
There is no limitation on her changing her name.
Yes. The attorney should be from the state in which the case is filed.
He should get a real estate lawyer involved and get the paperwork done properly - it isn't expensive.
There are a number of limitations on seeking an annulment, and the process is far from uncomplicated. How much it will cost will depend upon the... Read More
Sure. But when she files for divorce she can seek recovery of her share of the money.
You can seek a support order through your local Family Court - but that's not necessarily going to get you any money. The Court has limited power to... Read More
If he meets the residency requirement in New Jersey you can file there, or you can file in your home country...or any U.S. State in which you meet... Read More
It's not clear what you mean by you "signed the red over" - show what you signed to a local attorney.
You know your options. They haven't changed.
It's not impossible: you have to do a diligent search, which probably means hiring either an attorney or a private investigator - and, if that search... Read More
There's not enough information in what you posted to answer your questions. What state does your wife live in? Where would the case be filed? There's... Read More
Your easiest method is to simply wait until six months have passed since the date of the marriage and file on the basis of irretrievable breakdown of... Read More