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Divorce
New York
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Yes you can get divorced here if you meet the residency requirement.
You can't get a court appointed lawyer unless you are indigent...and even then there may be restrictions. If you want to try you can ask the court... Read More
If you have a legal separation there should be nothing to settle. Consult a local attorney and discuss the situation in detail.
If she wants a divorce there is nothing you can do to stop her.
If he's failing to obey a court order you can seek a contempt citation.
There is no set time, the judge is usually in control of the case. You should this with your attorney who might have experience with this judge.
You would have to be a resident of New York for a year and be married for at least six months. Service of process in India is done under the Hague... Read More
Yes. She is your nine year old daughter... and knows you as her father.
You might contact the legal aid society.
What does the separation agreement say about this? Does it have a clause covering undisclosed assets?
I don't know what you mean by "a new State court." But if there's an order, unless it is altered, you are required to pay.
That depends. What does the settlement agreemnt say or Judgment of Divorce say? What does your attorney say?
That sounds a little hard to believe. But your attorney should know what to do.
I doubt he's supposed to give you the money. More likely you're supposed to submit a Domestic Relations Order. Get an attorney, show the attorney the... Read More
The father of that child would bear responsibility.
There be some form of notification.
That depends upon the settlement agreement or judgment of divorce.
No. That requirement is no longer part of NY law.
Ten years from the date of the first month following the execution of the agreement.
What does your judgment of divorce or settlement agreement say?
Negotiate. Perhaps you can work out an agreement that the departure is not usable in a custody dispute.
Without money to hire an attorney you're going to have a hard time - but it is technically possible. You'll have to work through the various issues... Read More
If you're not satisifed with what your attorney is doing you should consider getting a new attorney.
There is no waiting period in New York.