In verified answer for contested divorce, besides admitting/denying the 1st 8 paragraphs, can I oppose the Plaintiff's relief?

You should submit a counterclaim with your own relief and request that your spouse's relief be denied. Drafting legal documents is something...

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Do I need to file a notice of appearance for divorce proceedings if the Plaintiff already served me with verified complaint?

If you have an attorney the attorney will file a notice of appearance. If you proceed on your own you do not need to submit a notice of appearance....

A lawyer would need to read the divorce agreement to figure out the terms of the current arrangement but it sounds like he would be looking to...

I am petitioning family court in NY a money judgement for arrears owed by my ex-husband to my child in the amount of $15,000.

I agree with the prior answer. In addition, his request for downward modification is not simple--he needs to not only show that his income...

In a divorce am I entitled to keep paying for her health care. I live in ny

Not typically. You need to continue coverage through the divorce proceedings but not after the Judgment of Divorce is signed.

My husband put in divorce papers and I answered and agreed to the divorce, we don't have any assets so its only

You should have received the proposed Judgment when it was submitted. Once everything is signed by the judge, he is also supposed to serve you...

Do I have to pay for private school?

The court has discretion to award your pro rata share of these education expenses. If you were not consulted about the private school that would...

NY state law regarding relocation in a divorce with infant child(1yr).

Courts have shied away from an elemental strict approach and focus on a totality of the circumstances analysis--the primary of those being economic...

You can download all the uncontested forms necessary online for free. Court fees themselves cost approximately $400 so obtaining a divorce for $99...

My wife left, we are going to get a divorce. she keep coming and taking things can i change the locks?

You need to file for divorce and then file a motion for exclusive use and occupancy of the house based on her voluntarily leaving and establishing...