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Divorce
New York
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If you file for divorce in New York you can have her served pursuant to the Hague Convention. The case will proceed here.
It's unlikely. But if she files a motion, contact a local attorney.
It is a guideline - but it's one that is followed unless there's a good reason not to follow it.
The question is confusing.
If there's an order of protection that has been served on the party, that party must obey it.
Abandoning the relationship has nothing to do with any economic entitlement. That having been said I doubt you have any entitlement to such an award.
It will slow the process but it won't stop you from getting a divorce.
You can fire the attorney.
If your move would interfere with the other party's visitation you may have a problem. consult a local attorney if that's the case.
Who is 'they"? If the court orders your appearance you have to appear, and probably should get an attorney.
It's not possible to answer fully without more information.
$1200 is a very reasonable fee. You can try to do it yourself, but it isn't easy.
Desertion is irrelevant for almost any purpose - and it's not clear what you mean by "I will not accept to divorce him." If he wants a divorce he can... Read More
It's unlikely that you'll get a much cheaper price - but it's possble.
$600 is an extremely low cost for a motion for pendente lite support.
Possibly. Was there proper service of process on and an opportunity for your spouse to contest the divorce?
Presumably the judge ruled against you because he or she did not find that you had proved your case.
The same way as anyone else: a filing, followed by appropriate service of process. You'll probably need the help of a local attorney.
It's not clear what you mean by "submit the papers." You can't get a divorce without service of process - if you can't locate the other party you... Read More
You can't mail a summons and complaint - it has to be served personally. And if the case is truly uncontested he needs to appear before a notary and... Read More
If you have a green card and you can demonstrate that your marriage was not for immigration purposes you have no issue relating to deportation... Read More
The court doesn't give you an affidavit of service - your process server has to provide one. No need to purchase another index number.
Yes. If you lived in New York for three years and still live here you can file here and have her served in California.
As far as the 401K goes that is correct. However you might get alimony, definitely child support and some of the other assets of the marriage... Read More
You both have rights to live in the marital domicile . Your lawyer would have to file for temporary orders and have a reason that he should leave.