Why my attorney was unwilling to take time to do settlement but waiting for going to trial? What am I supposed to do?

It is your decision to accept the offer. If your attorney won't accept your decision, you should look into getting another attorney.

Hello, I have filed for divorce in NYC. I had my wife served with the papers and she never responded.

Once your papers are properly filed with the court you should expect approximately 4 to 6 months for the judgment of divorce to be entered.

Divorce. I am signing a Marital Agreement with my husband. He agreed to have life insurance for benefit of the children.

Absent a provision in a stipulation or order of the court, you are not required to provide life insurance for the children.

Divorce agreement. I want to sign divorce agreement with my husband. I'm the custodial parent.

There is no legal obligation for either one of your to get life insurance for the benefit of the children unless it is agreed to in a stipulation...

Updating divorce status in NY

No need to do anything here in NY. If you were divorced in Israel NY would recognize your divorce.

I signed a sep agree a year ago I never used a lawyer my husband did..how binding is it if it never was filed with courts

The legal separation agreement doesn't need to be filed with the county clerk in order to be binding. You should consult with an attorney to see...

Options in foreclosure due to unpaid taxes

Pay the taxes owed and bring an action in NY Supreme Court to enforce the terms of the divorce. Also, ask to be paid back for paying the taxes and...

Do I have to pay my ex-wife maintenance while I am unemployed?

Yes, you must continue to make payment as per the terms of the court order. If you wish to get a downward modification you must make that request...

If he buys out your interest he will pay you your share of the equity in the house. In return you would deed your interest in the house to him. I...

A QDRO requires the approval of the pension department and signature of the judge. A fee of $1,000 to $1,500 doesn't seem unreasonable.