I must respectfully disagree with my colleagues. For example, the matrimonial clerk in New York County (Manhattan) has a specific procedure for...

I filed for an order of protection but can not locate the person to have served. If I miss court will I get arrested?

You won't be arrested for not showing up to court, but your matter will likely be dismissed due to your failure to appear. Your situation is not...

Mental health professionals, including psychologists, frequently make excellent mediators. However, mediation requires specialized training, skills...

Is divorcing 2 months after receiving my permanent green card too soon?

This is more of an immigration issue than a divorce issue. As long as you meet the jurisdictional requirements of New York, you can commence a...

I agree that it would be a good idea to get an attorney involved to look at your agreement. I am somewhat troubled that you write "...she thinks...

What is correct distribution to me from my husband company

If you were to sue your husband for divorce in New York, your husband's interest in the Canadian company would be considered marital property which...

Why can't my kids be near or around my girlfriend?

It would be helpful to know the age of your children. It is not clear if you signed something or if you were merely "told" to sign something, but...

I live in manhattan and I got divorced in 2006. I got the house and my ex has still not split our assets, miles.

You would be best served retaining an experienced family law attorney. Assuming your agreement is clear and your Judgment of Divorce incorporated...

Married in Florida, now working and living in New York City, both signed dissolution of marriage could I process it here in NYC?

Where a divorce is heard is generally determined by the residence of either party. Chances are that if you haven't already commenced a divorce...

I want to file for divorce & he lives in the state we were married in. Do I have to file in my new state of residence?

If you can meet the residency requirement of the state that you live in, you can file where you live. If you have lived in New York for a...