Questions answered by Santo V. Artusa Jr.

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What do I do I have been divorced for 3 years husband owes settlement money how do I go about getting it

Santo's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

In my jurisdiction we would bring a motion to enforce litigants rights and or to find him in contempt where he can be fined, put in jail and so...

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Do i need attorneys

Santo's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

You should hire an attorney to assist you in reviewing the paperwork and negotiating for you or the other lawyer could try to persuade you to sign...

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My ex son in law got married in 2014....he did not get divorced from my daughter until march 2015....can we file bigamy charges.

Santo's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

You would have to contact the local police authorities and they may or may not decide to pursue it as it is not a serious crime especially in...

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How do i get a out of state divorce (wife lives in another state) when they say they will never divorce you.

Santo's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

She does not have to give you anything! Serve her with the divorce papers and then she will to fight you in court and waste her time and money for...

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Do I have to claim my child's portion of my disability income for my child in a divorce? My child is 19 & in college.

Santo's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

In most states that would be considered unearned income and not your income but you must consult with a local attorney who is familiar with the...

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I married at 17 in separate at 19, my husband move out have 5 more children in he married some one be married to me,

Santo's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

I do not practice in New York but, in most states, unless there is a divorce decree, you are still legally married. Do you have children with him?...

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"How do I handle my divorce in USA?"

Santo's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

You can file in the United States if you live here (which I Imagine you do) and can serve the opposing party. You do not need to be American...

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How to get a divorce when wife is in prison for 20 years?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

You can file where you live and have her served in prison. You do not need her to sign to get a divorce, you just need to have her served in...

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How do I get a divorce: spouse in prison in NY, I no longer reside in NY?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

You should file where you live and follow the rules of your state concerning out of state service and/or service when someone is in prison.

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Can I delay a divorce if my husband file for it?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

You can only delay a divorce if the case has unresolved issues like: alimony, custody, division of property and the other side does not agree. This...

Santo V. Artusa Jr.'s Answers (483)

What do I do I have been divorced for 3 years husband owes settlement money how do I go about getting it

Do i need attorneys

My ex son in law got married in 2014....he did not get divorced from my daughter until march 2015....can we file bigamy charges.

How do i get a out of state divorce (wife lives in another state) when they say they will never divorce you.

Do I have to claim my child's portion of my disability income for my child in a divorce? My child is 19 & in college.

I married at 17 in separate at 19, my husband move out have 5 more children in he married some one be married to me,

"How do I handle my divorce in USA?"

How to get a divorce when wife is in prison for 20 years?

How do I get a divorce: spouse in prison in NY, I no longer reside in NY?

Can I delay a divorce if my husband file for it?