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Divorce
New York
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This type of error will not generally negate a divorce. Check with your attorney about correcting it.
Yes. You mean pro se... which may make things more difficult - but there is no law that prevents you from trying.
If the bills are in her name she is responsible for them.
That's ridiculous. No.
What do you mean "treated as his wife." What document says that and in what context?
Temporary maintenance is based on a formula, with some 17 additional factors considered.
If you sent a Notice of Appearance and Demand for Complaint you made a tactical error - something that often happens with people who try to save... Read More
Your union plan rules control. She may be entitled to COBRA benefits or perhaps can get other insurance. And you may have to pay for whatever... Read More
You would file your divorce in VA and under VA laws. You should consult with a VA divorce attorney.
That depends on what you mean by the word "claim"
This isn't something that can be handled based on small snippets of information posted like this. You need to consult a local attorney and go into... Read More
That's up to the creditor(s).
No, you can't sue for perjury. Perjury is a crime, not a civil cause of action.
Why did your lawyer not verify the pension at the time? And what... Read More
That's impossible to determine based on that limited information. You should discuss your situation in detail witha local divorce lawyer.
That's impossible to say.
When was the house acquired? Was there a mortgage? If so, how was it paid? What else happened during the marriage? Was the house... Read More
You have to wait until you have been married at least six months.
That depends upon several things:
1) What issues are to be decided besides the divorce. Custody? Pensions? IRAs? Property?
2) Where do you... Read More
It's very unlikely.
The first one to be served takes precedence.
Yes there are consequences!!!
Do not fail to answer unless you are willing to give the other side a default judgment and everything that they are... Read More
You can get a divorce if you want one.
What do you mean "he got married now"???
If he's already married he can not legally marry again without a divorce taking place. Check your county... Read More