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Divorce
New York
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It depends - are there children? Pensions/properties to divide?
If everyone's in agreement you're headed towards an uncontested divorce, which is... Read More
Don't sign the papers. Consult with a local attorney before you sign ANY documents.
If you and the child reside in New York for six months or more you can file here and serve wherever. However, seeking enforcement against someone... Read More
You'd have to file in Ecuador.
If he took money from a payment that was headed to someone else without your (or her) consent that is improper. If he took it from a payment headed... Read More
Not under those circumstances. You can get a divorce.
Divorce in New York is done under New York law, not religious law.
THe method for such notice should be in your settlement agreement. Your lawyer should be able to guide you to it.
With money is usually the way to pay. Whether you need an attorney or not depends upon the complexity of the case and your ability to represent... Read More
It's suprising that your lawyer isn't writing the letter. In any event the method for such notices is usually spelled out in the settlement agreement.
If the pension was earned during the marriage there may be an entitlement to a share in the pension.
There is no law prohibiting it.
There would be no entitlement to a share in the pension if the pension was not earned during the marriage. That would be the same for any... Read More
You have to be married long enough that the court would consider the fact that the contribution comes from marital assets. Probably about 4 years.
That can't be answered based on that limited information.
He can seek compensation during the course of the divorce case.
There is no time limit.
There is no requirement of a separation. How long it takes depends upon the complexity of the case and the county in which it is filed.
"Legitimate" isn't the right word. Sites like that are the same as giving someone a list of medicines and then telling you to diagnose yourself and... Read More
That's not a legal question.
The same way as anyone else. If you've lived here for a year no trip to Trinidad is necessary.
That depends upon the wording of the documents.
It means that the court will modify the amounts due and date the order back to April.
If you don't know how to respond you probably should consult a local attorney. The cost of the consultation will undoubtedly be less than the cost of... Read More
How much time depends upon the county in which you file and how many cases are ahead of yours. Cost ranges from $360-435 in court fees, plus attorney... Read More