The specifics of my QDRO has me only getting a small percentage of my ex wife’s retirement from her pension plan.
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Answered on October 13, 2021
I'm sorry to hear you feel as though your prior counsel did not adequately represent your interests. You can either contest the validity of the...
Divorce?
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Answered on October 13, 2021
You can file a motion for alternative service. An attorney can assist you with the process.
Good luck,
Melissa R. Cefalu, Esq., M.B.A,, M.A.
My husband served me with papers , but....
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Answered on October 12, 2021
Glad to see things are moving along amicably. The answer to your question depends on what was filed. Was a Summons with Notice filed versus a...
How do I file for a change in venue for family court in NYS?
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Answered on October 08, 2021
I am sorry to hear you are undergoing such a difficult time. It sounds like you are perhaps living in a different county than your ex. If that is...
Marital assets
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Answered on October 08, 2021
Incarceration does not, on its own, impact the division of marital assets. Your divorce and division of marital assets would be approached...
Can I file adultery charges in New York against my husband's mistress, who is also married?
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Answered on October 08, 2021
I am sorry to hear that you are currently going through such a difficult time. Unfortunately, NY does not permit such claims. If your decision is...
What to do aboit incorrect child support amount?
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Answered on October 07, 2021
Was your daughter formally adopted?
Ex spouse is refusing delivery of post judgment registered mail, what to do?
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Answered on October 07, 2021
Assuming all terms and conditions of your agreement were satisfied, you can take next steps to enforce the agreement and seek arrears. You should...
I was served with a summons for divorce. But the summons has my maiden name listed and not my married name. Does it matter?
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Answered on October 07, 2021
As correctly stated by my colleagues, you can have the caption to the divorce action changed. As long as service was proper, it is permissible to...
NY Divorce Lawyer, My husband worked for the USPS for the majority of his life. Am I entitled to half of his pension?
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Answered on October 07, 2021
Generally speaking, retirement benefits earned during the marriage are divided pursuant to New York’s equitable distribution laws. To calculate the...