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Under what rules can a Matrimonial Part be forced to have a Jury Trial?

Ingrid's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

In a NY Matrimonial action a jury may be requested in the context of the divorce grounds. The divorce and other financial matters must be decided...

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How can we get unsupervised visits with our grandchildren, who are in the custody of their aunt, our youngest daughter?

Ingrid's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

It sounds like you have no other alternative but to bring this matter to the attention of the court and make application for an order granting you...

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My husband is paying child support to his son's grandmother who has custody and legal guardianship.

Ingrid's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

Your husband should file a petition seeking custody or visitation with his son. If a family member is not allowing him access to his son, it should...

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I have exclusive use and occupancy of my home. I have recently lost a job contract and have been unable to make several payments

Ingrid's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

Your lawyer could file an application seeking modification of the terms of your agreement based upon a change in circumstances of the job contract...

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My girlfriend was forced into a marriage over seas at 18. we've been together for 4 yrs, can we get married in the U.S.?

Ingrid's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

You may try to contact the husband overseas and see if he will agree to cooperate and obtain a divorce. Also, if your girlfriend establishes...

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My ex has sole custody of our daughter, I have a visitation schedule, and would like to know if I could sign her up for a sport

Ingrid's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

Before you petition the court, you may want to discuss the extracurricular activities with your ex and see if the 2 of you can agree without...

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I did 6 of8 weekends and if the judge puts me in jail does my weekend time cout

Ingrid's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

Why do you believe the judge will send you to jail? Can you give some more specifics?

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If you file for divorce and it is still being litigated for amost a year, are you at any point considered legally seperated?

Ingrid's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

You are separated in fact, since you no longer live together. In order to be legally separated, you need to have a signed Separation Agreement or a...

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I am looking to gain child support from my baby's mother. Can I find out what their true income/assets are BEFORE I serve them?

Ingrid's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

After you file your petition seeking child support, both parties are required to provide financial information to the court, including income tax...

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Divorce, is it wise to settle everything except for the claims against you for lawyers fees?

Ingrid's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

Reaching an amicable settlement with your spouse is generally better than letting the court make the decisions for you. The same is true about the...

Ingrid Gherman's Answers (1019)

Under what rules can a Matrimonial Part be forced to have a Jury Trial?

How can we get unsupervised visits with our grandchildren, who are in the custody of their aunt, our youngest daughter?

My husband is paying child support to his son's grandmother who has custody and legal guardianship.

I have exclusive use and occupancy of my home. I have recently lost a job contract and have been unable to make several payments

My girlfriend was forced into a marriage over seas at 18. we've been together for 4 yrs, can we get married in the U.S.?

My ex has sole custody of our daughter, I have a visitation schedule, and would like to know if I could sign her up for a sport

I did 6 of8 weekends and if the judge puts me in jail does my weekend time cout

If you file for divorce and it is still being litigated for amost a year, are you at any point considered legally seperated?

I am looking to gain child support from my baby's mother. Can I find out what their true income/assets are BEFORE I serve them?

Divorce, is it wise to settle everything except for the claims against you for lawyers fees?