My spouse is not coming to our uncontested divorce hearing tomorrow. What should I do?

If all your paperwork (Separation Agreement properly executed, proof of service, etc) is in order as you allege, and the hearing is to confirm the...

Can I file for divorce without selling off property, if spouces name is not on the deed or finances?

If you can show that the property is "separate property" , i.e. you owned it before you were married, the Court will take that into consideration...

In Massachusetts, a divorce can be filed (a) where the filer resides or (b) where the Husband and Wife last lived together as a married couple. ...

Would I need to increase my child support payment for my 2 teenagers even if my income did not change? Now I pay 45% of gross

Child support payments are supposed to be for the benefit of the children--not a stipend to the custodial parent. While Massachusetts considers the...

Child support obligation ends, do I need to do anything or does it automatically terminate. (Paying through DOR, via payroll )

You should notify the DOR and present evidence of the change of the subject child's age and a copy of the Order which specifies the time to...

I am revising my child support based on the new guidelines. Is there a different form to file if my ex agrees to the amount?

Under the laws of most jurisdictions, if you are paying child support under an Order of the Court, and the money is taken from your pay through the...

Divorce and custody advice

The general rule for custody and visitation is that the courts favored shared legal custody, though one parent can have physical custody. Shared...

I'm going thru a divorce and I am wondering if I should send my husband a lawyer letter about something...going back & forth

Typically, once a person retains counsel all communications to the opposing party must be made through counsel. It would be inappropriate for you...

Can one permanent resident of US divorce another US permanent resident in their country (DR) without their consent?

Assuming from your facts that the Husband brought the Wife to the US and they married and lived here together as husband and wife, the proper venue...

Any attorney with experience in Kings County?

Even an uncontested divorce is not immediate. Usually there is a six month waiting period for Entry of Judgment of Divorce. You should contact...