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My husband just called me to inform that he has filed a no fault divorce in NY. There is a pre-nuptial agreement that i want to

Asked in East Meadow, NY - 7 months

enforce before the divorce can be finalized. Can anyone please tell me urgently and accurately what the whole process is and what are my rights here in this kid of divorce? I am in dire need of accurate legal advice. Also there was an order of protection filed a year ago for abuse. Can the same case be reopened or a new order of protection be requested from court?

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Scott Evan Gross

Scott Evan Gross

Hauppauge Criminal Defense Attorney

Licensed in NY

Answered 7 months ago. If neither side contests the validity of the pre-nup then the case will be very easy and move quickly. However. If on party is contesting the validity of the agreement you will run into problems. Regardless, you will need an attorney.

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Howard Edward Knispel

Howard Edward Knispel

Commack Divorce / Separation Lawyer

Licensed in NY

Answered 7 months ago. A party can not file for an uncontested divorce without the other side agreeing. However if you have a pre-nup likely it will be part of the divorce and incorporated into it. You should have an attorney review everything.
Howard E. Knispel, P.C.
Commack, NY
631-864-7589
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Howard A. Schwartz

Howard A. Schwartz

Brooklyn Divorce / Separation Lawyer

Licensed in NY

Answered 7 months ago. As has already been stayed the pre-nip will certainly be considered as part of the divorce settlement. You should answer the complaint at this point to be recognized and be part of the process. If grounds are available an order if protection can be extended or replaced upon a showing to the court. Good luck.
I have been a criminal attorney in New York for almost 25 years. website: Brooklynlaw.net Phone #: 718-208-6094... more
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Daniel Seth Williams

Daniel Seth Williams

Pacific Grove Divorce / Separation Lawyer

Answered 7 months ago. I can not speak for New York law, but many years ago during a highly publicized investigation, a news magazine had a picture of the lead investigator on the cover with the caption "Put Up or Shut Up!" What I mean by this references is that it is one thing for your husband to say something, its another to see the actual papers and have them reviewed by an attorney as to what they mean and given your prenuptial agreement, what your options are. Moral of the story, don't take his word to mean much, get an attorney and do not let him needle you.
Attorney Williams practices FAMILY LAW throughout the State of California and may be reached at (831) 233-3558 and... more
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