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Can I change judge in a divorce case?

For all practical purposes, you are probably not going to be able to change judges unless you can show that the present judge has some relationship with your husband that would make it difficult for him to be impartial. You don't say in your question how long the judge has refused to act, or why he may be delaying action. You don't say whether you have appeared before the judge yet. Do you presently have an attorney? Are the issues urgent in nature? Loren I. Glassman 99 Court Street White...

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Divorce in NY state, financial concerns, separate and community property and debt

My first thought is to ask the bank officer if the bank will amend the HELOC to require both of your signatures for any withdrawal of additional funds. If the bank will do that for you, you may proceed to discuss a divorce with your husband, secure in the knowledge that the loan cannot be enlarged without your knowledge and agreement. If the bank will not allow such an amendment, you should seek the advice of an attorney about commencing a divorce by filing a summons with notice and then...

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Do i need a lawyer for uncontested divorce?

Although you can appear pro se and represent yourself in a divorce, it's usually a bad idea to do so. There are sually many, many issues to be resolved involving property, debts, support, custody, visitation, income taxes, estate questions, health insurance and life insurance, and more. Unless you are quite knowledgable about how divorce will affect these areas of your life, you may regret not having an attorney help you through this. I am a New York Attorney, and do not practice in Florida,...

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Procedure in NY state to reopen modify divorce decree entered 15 years ago, appeal or motion to reconsider divorce decree

It would not be possible to have the judgment vacated after 15 years. You may be able to have those aspects of the judgment most harmful to you modified. For instance child support can be reduced upon a proper showing. So may spousal maintenance. Child custody and visitation may also be modified if a good reason exists to do so. You fail to state in your question whatpart or parts of the divorce judgment you object to, nor do you offer any facts which would help someone whether a court would...