Can I file for divorce based on "irretrievable breakdown" if we've been in counseling?

Absolutely. You would just need to attest to the fact that there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the relationship for six months or more. ...

During hard times I signed the house inherited from my parents to my husband. Now separated and out, he is ruining our lives

Depending on your financial situation, you may be entitled to interim spousal support. You should consult with a divorce attorney, and start a...

How long we have been married?

technically you have been married for 13 years. With respect to maintenance, an argument can be made that you were separated for 7 years, and the...

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I am not really familiar with the procedure in California, but in New York, if the matter is truly uncontested, it's a matter of filling out a...

Spouse answered divorce summons then disappeared and now retained attorney year and a half later. What happens now in court?

If he answered the summons then he is not in default; unless there were Court appearances scheduled afterwards that for which he failed to appear. ...

Am in a high conflict divorce, from an abusive husband of 9 yrs, he's been abusive financially, physically and verbally

No attorney can ever guarantee the outcome of a case, but it is an uphill battle for one spouse to win custody over a stay-at-home parent even...

How do i get joint costudy of my child with his mother whom i am not married to. i live in nyc.

To clarify, a Court will most likely NOT award joint custody, which requires parents to work together to make joint decisions. However, if she is...

Son is on active duty in the military. Mother won't let father or father's family see child. Father is coming home on leave.

If the child is being withheld from the Father he most definately should file for visitation in Court. A lawyer can file for visitation on his...

Will a 7 yr old record of domestic violence hold any place in today's divorce and child custody disputes.

You need to hire an experienced family lawyer for your contested divorce matter. As others have advised, winning custody against a stay at home...

Court order visitation mother refuses to let me see my son

I'm not sure what the question is, but if this is an ongoing issue you should file an enforcement proceeding/contempt