Can I buy my ex-husband's share of my home if the judge has ordered it listed for sale and sold on the open market?

First, determine if your ex is willing to be bought out. If he is, try to work out a sales price directly with him BEFORE you list the property...

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Contempt of Divorce Decree

I agree with my colleages and their comments. These are tough cases, but because of the downturn in the real estate market and the difficulty in...

My husband kicked me out. now started divorce. can i make him pay for my lawer?

Yes. The courts have become more liberal recently in awarding legal fees to "non-monied" spouses. They are also aware that some people don't work...

How can I get my money back from my prior attorney?

I agree with my colleague. Fee arbitration is the way to go. Check your retainer agreement, which is required to have a provision stating that in...

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Ex husband brought our 17yr old to a shrink and didnt tell me!!

I agree with my colleages, but would add that Support Magistrates and Judges generally don't like it when and ex-spouse spends the other's money on...

Is jewelry I gave my wife during marriage as gifts a marital asset?

With due respect to the other attorney who answered this question, my belief is that gifts given between spouses during the marriage are deemed...

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What would be gained by one spouse insisting that the divorce settlement not be incorporated into the Divorce Decree?

I'm trying to think in all my years as a divorce attorney if I have ever had a case where the agreement is not incorporated in the divorce...

Apportioning proceeds when selling marital home after divorce?

You should start with looking at your agreement. Usually, you should get a credit for the reduction in the principal in the mortgage since the...

How can I get attorney's fees in NYS from opposing party in divorce

You need to make an application to the court (a motion). Fees are usually awarded based on the parties' respective ability to pay.

How do I get clarification of a sentence in my divorce decree without hiring an attorney?

This is not a unusual provision. It merely provides that if the Husband pays the mortgage after the judgment of divorce, he gets a credit for the...