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What happened if i had money in the bank and i went and took it out, and spend it at the casino will i be held accountable?
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Answered on March 27, 2012
There is a concept called "marital waste" which may apply in a New York divorce. The idea is that if one spouse uses money received during the...
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Tax consequences of NY pendente lite
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Answered on March 27, 2012
You are correct, it is a gray area, but since you mention a "stip" so you had an opportunity to clarify things. If temporary support does not...
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What will happen If my spouse or his lawyer does not show up at court for finalizing our divorce ?
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Answered on March 27, 2012
"Stuff" does sometimes happen. Attorneys sometimes get scheduled in two different courts at the same time. People get sick, files get lost,...
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What typing would happen if the judge doesn't show up in court for a divorce case?
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Answered on March 27, 2012
The short answer is that you would have to reschedule. When it comes to divorces almost nothing happens automatically, however in some instances...
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Do I need a divorce lawyer?
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Answered on March 27, 2012
I am not familiar with the law of Virginia, (your question was posted under New York Divorce Questions) but that law would apply. It is difficult...
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My name is listed jointly with my husband's on the property deed but he is the sole mortgagee. Am I responsible for the payments
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Answered on March 27, 2012
Interesting situation. To understand my answer you need to think of the question from the point of view of the bank and also from the point of...
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Looking to file divorce
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Answered on March 14, 2012
In a situation such as yours, I recommend that the two of you find a good mediator who is also an attorney. If you meet together with the mediator...
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I signed a separation,don't now if my ex did or not, my lawyer signed,didn't go to court for it.Is it legal still or dead?
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Answered on March 14, 2012
A separation agreement, if signed by both parties and acknowledged (signed under oath before a Notary Public or the Court Clerk), is binding and...
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Do assets held prior to marriage get split upon divorce in NY State?
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Answered on March 12, 2012
I agree with Attorney Gerber's answer. However, where you divorce will dictate what law will be applied to your divorce. Most places (in and...
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Is there a way I can end a divorce initiated by my spouse (in NY) and begin another with me as the plaintiff?
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Answered on March 12, 2012
Yuck, what a mess! If it's not too inconvenient, I would go to the courthouse with credit card in hand (in case you have to buy a new index...