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Divorce
New York
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New York uses something called equitable distribution.
No. You are married until the judgment of divorce is signed.
You can file for divorce here and have him served in Trinidad.
You can file a summons and complaint and have it served.
If you are indigent you can apply for legal assistance at your county courthouse. If you are not indigent you can try to go through local social... Read More
If he meets the residency requirement in New York he can file here and have her served in Guyana.
It's not clear exactly what it is to which you agreed and there may or may not be grounds to modify any of it. Have the document reviewed by a local... Read More
It's hard to imagine what the problem might be - but if you can't get the attorney to respond appropriately the only real alternative is to find... Read More
You have to make a determination as to whether he has assets from which you can collect or a salary you can access, then, if the answer is... Read More
If you don't meet hte residency requirement and he doesn't meet the residency requirement you can not file in New York. Once he meets the requirement... Read More
Yes, you can file here.
It depends upon the newspaper. You can verify it by asking what newspaper and checking their ad rates.
If it's an inheritance to him you are not entitled.
In my view it's not harming your case - it's merely stating a fact. I can see how you would be concerned - but your lawyer has to handle things... Read More
Yes, the house may be a marital asset regardless of its location.
Not necessarily. Depending upon the source of the funds used to purchase the home and the rest of the settlement a) it would be equity at issue,... Read More
Yes, he can file for divorce here if he meets the residency requirement. Service of process in Israel is possible.
There is no automatic entitlement - in a divorce proceeding the marital assets are divided equitably. If you have been living apart without spousal... Read More
If you have a lawyer that attorney should know how to enforce a court rder. However, if it is recommendations rather than an order there is nothing... Read More
You can seek court permission to serve the papers.
Her entitlement, if any, would be defined in the settlement agreement or judgment of divorce.
Get a lawyer, file for divorce without his signature.
There is no legal requirement that you keep her insured. However, you could be held responsible for her medical bills if you're still married. If you... Read More
Contact a local attorney and work out the paperwork.
Why the rush? And why do you want to do that at all???
It's a move that could cost you subtantially if you two break up.