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Divorce
New York
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No, but you had better see a lawyer right away about filing a petition for custody at least joint custody.
Yes, he can put any beneficiary he wants on his annuity. There is no requirement that he place you there unless there is a court order as in a... Read More
If this is not set out in the decree, then presumption would be that the debt is split 50/50. The IRS will not make this presumption and come after... Read More
This is a question that you should take to a tax accountant, or a specialized tax attorney.
If the truck is in your name a repossession will definitely hurt your credit.
No, it is her decision whether to change unless it was set out as part of the divorce agreement.
Check with the clerk of the court it was filed in. There should be a record of the judge signing the final decree.
It isn't customary, but it's also not uncommon. Whether it's necessary in your case can't be analyzed without more information.
You respond to whomever is listed on the Summons.
The review would be conducted by the court in which your divorce was granted.
If you do not have proper orders filed as signed by the court there is no way that you will know or be able to prevent something like that. If you do... Read More
It is submitted to the Court, usually with the other documents relating to the divorce.
If you want to file in NY, go to the NY Family Court page and all the forms are there.
It doesn't seem likely. This would all be divided up with the marital assets in the divorce settlement. Contact a family law attorney to represent... Read More
This makes little to no sense. There's no way an uncontested case filed in 2011 should still be on the docket. Get a lawyer to review the paperwork... Read More
There is no age limit on divorce.
It's normal to charge for copying a file. As to unexpended retainer funds you have a right to a full refund on demand.
If you are indigent you can seek appointed legal help at your county courthouse.
There are no pitfalls. Some religions require consent of the former spouse if one is to remarry. All you're agreeing is to give that permission if... Read More
That depends. Without seeing the rest of the documents it's impossible to tell.
You can marry as soon as the judge signs the final decree of divorce.
What does your retainer agreement say? That governs the relationship between you and the attorney.
No. Verbal agreements mean nothing in the context of a divorce.
She can consult a lawyer and discuss what she knows. While he may attempt to take the cars and assets if she has an attorney it will be less likely... Read More