Can my soon to be ex wife stop me from getting re-married after our divorce is final?

Once you are divorced (judgment of divorce filed with the county clerk), you may marry who ever you wish. No one, including your ex-wife, can stop...

I had an Inquest on 6/2013 in Queens Matrimonial and still waiting on Judge for ruling. Nine(9) months have gone by now.

The courts, especially Queens, are very backed up. Check with the judge's chambers.

For the state of new york to have jurisdiction in a divorce, how long must the party(s) have resided in the state?

If the marriage took place outside of NY, the husband would need to live in NY for 2 years before bringing the divorce action. If the marriage...

I will be married 10 yrs. this month. We have been separated on and off but I still spend nights there. He is 33 yrs my senior.

You aren't going to find that out here. You need to consult with an experienced divorce attorney near you.

Me and the wife live apart after she asked me to leave do I have to give her any of the tax return if I file married separated.

If you didn't file taxes jointly, you may keep the refund.

Do I need to retain a lawyer with special QDRO expertise after the decree is done? Mine says they hire a company to do this..

You should have an attorney that is familiar with QDROs. It is common for the attorney to use the services of a company that specializes with...

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Can I be granted a divorce if my husband is not contesting the divorce but does not answer the summons for divorce

Yes, this is called a divorce by default.

My ex claims one of our kids on his income taxes, can I get that changed?

Since your son lives with you, you should have had the right to use the deduction, however you agreed to give it to your ex-husband. In order to...

Do both parties have to swear in a complaint that the relationship has irretrievably broken down to satisfy grounds for divorce?

Only the plaintiff signs the complaint. The defendant may sign an affidavit consenting or if served default and not sign.

For how long must the parties live apart pursuant to a separation agreement in order to qualify for divorce under DRL 170?

You must be legally separated and living apart for one year before using this as a grounds for divorce.