My divorce lawyer past away before my divorce was done. he had a private practive. how do i get my unused retainter back?

Lawyers in private practice should have a plan in place to deal with current clients in the case of their death. It does not sound like your...

Although NY does not require hearings for uncontested divorces, I would assume that both parties need to consent to the terms if it is not a...

Can a motion for spousal support be made after a note of issue has been filed.

This is the inherent problem with trying to handle divorces pro se. Issues like this are best handled by attorneys. In my experience, the court...

Married in India, never been to the United States with my husband. Can my husband take an expartee divorce in the United States

If he meets NY's residency requirements, which it sounds like he does, he can file for divorce hear. If he does not provide you with notice then...

Do I need to get a divorce or is there another way out of this marriage?

If you have resided in New York for two years you will be able to get a divorce in NYS. It does not matter where you were married. The only way...

Can I get a prenup if i am marrying someone who is not a US citizen?

You will not require a prenup to protect the inheritance you receive during marriage as long as you hold it in an account in just your...

My step-dad and mother are divorcing. My step-dad has prevented me from going home. So I took my dog. How can I prove ownership?

Divorce can be ugly. Sorry to hear about the problems with your family and dog. I agree with my colleague. Keep possession of the dog. I...

Can i serve my husband through mail since he lives in Seattle and he agrees with the divorce

You can not effectuate legal service by mailing your husband the divorce documents. All this means is that if he doesn't sign the Affidavit of...

Can I legally log on to a spouse's online accounts?

No you can't log in to his accounts. This could get you into serious criminal trouble. THIS COMMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE and are...

Divorce question

The answer of what your wife is entitled to depends on whether you will be filing for an uncontested or contested divorce. If the divorce remains...