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Divorce
New York
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What's the question? Why? Where in the process?
Which date works best for you? Why? If you can answer that question you can form an intelligent position.
Call someone in your county. It's really that simple.
Divorce costs are unrelated to adultery.
There is a procedure that you have to go through to attempt to locate the other spouse and then to seek permission for "alternative" service of... Read More
No. But it doesn't matter. Under almost all circumstances adultery is irrelevant to getting a divorce in New York.
Yes. If she's over 18 years old she can serve.
That depends: will the husband sign the appropriate documents before a US based notary? What county do you live in?
Both make a difference.
This means that there's a settlement agreement. If there isn't - don't sign the Defendant's Affidavit.
He's the wife's lawyer, not yous...and if your lawyer won't answer calls you need to decide whether to replace him.
Contact a local attorney and arrange for the drafting and filing of the appropriate paperwork. It's relatively easy, but the specifics will depend... Read More
That depends both upon where you live and upon the answers to several other questions which you didn't address in your posting.
Your prospects of holding your conditional LPR depends on the reasons for the divorce. If it involves a reason to which you have a defense, then... Read More
The properties and debts could be viewed as marital. You need an attorney who can help you make a case to hang on to some of the property as your... Read More
You can file a modification petition in Family Court - or try to negotiate a settlement.
Your friend should either have a lawyer prepare the papers, or if he really doesn't want to hire an attorney, all the Supreme Courts have a free... Read More
That's a timing question. Did you earn your degree during the marriage? If so she may have a claim to a portion of the enhanced earnings that flow... Read More
That's not enough information on which to base a solid answer. An attorney would have to know a lot more about the economic situation and about what... Read More
Yes. There is no limitation on the attorney's ability to set up a payment plan. And under these circumstances it's possible that the husband would be... Read More
By rule you must receive an itemized bill not less than every 60 days. If you were not billed for more than 60 days you do not have to pay any... Read More
That sounds like a serious error. You may be better off finding your own lawyer immediately to fix this error or talk about other options. You can... Read More
When you go for your inquest hearing, ask the Court's attorney for the script. The Part usually keeps one available for pro se and for attorneys as... Read More
Your question is not clear. If you and your wife signed an agreement with the mediator, then it may be binding.
Under New York law, spouses... Read More
That depends upon the county in which it is filed and upon whether there are minor children.
You might file for divorce and come up with a whole new agreement.