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Who should provide copies of paperwork in a divorce?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Get them from the county clerk.
Get them from the county clerk.

Do I need a divorce papers after 27 yrs of separation ?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Unless you want to stay married, yes.
Unless you want to stay married, yes.

Married for 6 years I'm intitle to maintence

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
There's no question here.
There's no question here.

husband abandoned me no children involved how to get a divorce

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You file...just like anyone else.
You file...just like anyone else.

Can he just send me a certified letter requesting my W2 for 2014 because he needs more return tax time?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Actually, you might want to consult your accountant about this. Did you file a separate return this year and if so then wouldn't he also?
Actually, you might want to consult your accountant about this. Did you file a separate return this year and if so then wouldn't he also?

If I live with a partner, will i lose my alimony?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Probably not. But you should have the exact language reviewed.
Probably not. But you should have the exact language reviewed.

Is it illegal for me to date a women who is separated but not divorced

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
It's not illegal even if she has kids and major property.
It's not illegal even if she has kids and major property.

Can a friend represent you in a divorce

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If the friend is a lawyer, certainly.
If the friend is a lawyer, certainly.

i am a US citizen and my wife got her green card last year and at this moment she is in Bangladesh , i want to divorce her

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
So? File for divorce. You'll still have to serve her properly.
So? File for divorce. You'll still have to serve her properly.

i wasn.t married in a church. i never considered myself married.Can my marage be annuled

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Not considering yourself to be married is not grounds for annulment.
Not considering yourself to be married is not grounds for annulment.

How to get dovirced

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Go to law school. Take a course on domestic relations. Then take a course in New York practice. You still won't have the information you need, but you'll be closer. What documents you need depends upon your situation.
Go to law school. Take a course on domestic relations. Then take a course in New York practice. You still won't have the information you need, but... Read More

Hey I got married 6 months ago and now my wife and I are having second thoughts and we want to know if we can get an annulment or if not a quick divor

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You can get a divorce. An annulment is less likely.
You can get a divorce. An annulment is less likely.

I'm married to the same sex for the past three years my wife and I has been off and on living together . My wife has been sleeping around with multipl

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Get a divorce.
Get a divorce.

When I divorced my husband in 1987 the only way he would sign off is if I agreed not to touch his pension. Do I have any recourse?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
That's impossible to say for certain - but probably not. Show your settlement agreement and Judgment of Divorce to a local attorney.
That's impossible to say for certain - but probably not. Show your settlement agreement and Judgment of Divorce to a local attorney.

My ex husband says he does not have to pay what he owes in child care. Is this true?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
His claim is nonsense.
His claim is nonsense.

if my ex is a resident of ny and i am a resident of florida does she have to file in fl court

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
No. She can file in New York.
No. She can file in New York.

Suffolk county, NY: how do I file a Petition to enforce the sale of my Marital property

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
State Supreme Court.
State Supreme Court.

I am a us citizen, I served my husband in Canada, where can he have them notorized?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Not sure what you mean by "them" - but he can either come to the United States, find a notary in Canada, or go to the U.S. consulate.
Not sure what you mean by "them" - but he can either come to the United States, find a notary in Canada, or go to the U.S. consulate.

living in pennsylvania but were married in NY but both reside in pennsylvania for 1 year

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If you want a divorce the only place you can get one is in a court. It does not have to be a New York court.
If you want a divorce the only place you can get one is in a court. It does not have to be a New York court.

if i file no-fault can i change it to a fault divorce?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Sure. But it probably will make no difference. Either way you'll get a divorce.
Sure. But it probably will make no difference. Either way you'll get a divorce.

my x said he would leave me as benificary after the divorce, now he wants me to sign a wavier? can I refuse? no mention of the policy or stocks in div

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Sign nothing without having it reviewed by an attorney.
Sign nothing without having it reviewed by an attorney.

My husband of two years just filled for divorce but wants me to remain in the household to start over what do I do?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
It does not affect school. But it's not clear what "remain in the household to start over" means. Contact a local attorney in your area and discuss the situation in detail.
It does not affect school. But it's not clear what "remain in the household to start over" means. Contact a local attorney in your area and discuss... Read More

How do I get a pro bono lawyer to divorce my husband I am on disability

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If you are indigent (which is different from "on disability") you can seek help at your county courthouse.
If you are indigent (which is different from "on disability") you can seek help at your county courthouse.

Is it possible to file for divorce together?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
The court costs are identical no matter how you file. But if you agree on everything in advance any legal fees will be much lower.
The court costs are identical no matter how you file. But if you agree on everything in advance any legal fees will be much lower.

Prorated in divorce

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If you don't pay as ordered by the court or as stipulated in a settlement you can be held in contempt. You may be able to file a petition for a modification - consult a local attorney and discuss the situation in detail.
If you don't pay as ordered by the court or as stipulated in a settlement you can be held in contempt. You may be able to file a petition for a... Read More