How do I ensure that my spouse can't claim to have any rights to the house I'm b or its equity during filing and actual divorce?

If you purchase the house before you either have a decree of separation or a full signed separation agreement, there can always be an issue that...

My understanding is a judge needs to sign off on it, will he usually sign off on the agreement? And if so how long does it take

It depends on the county, but in the five boroughs, the time range to obtain a signed and entered judgment of divorce is from six months to 18...

It depends upon the actual numbers to determine whether it is a large discrepancy. If you can afford counsel, you should retain an experienced...

Would court make her move back so the children are accessable to me?

Unless she disappeared and moved to a location that was unknown to you, it is extremely unlikely that a court would make her move back.

What can I do if the mother of my son takes him out of state without my knowledge, There is no court order of custody yet.

Unless there is a court order stating otherwise, the mother can take the child out of state whenever she wants to. If she violated the terms of...

Can I go for modification of child support? Will that be beneficial for me?

There are too many unknowns to answer your post. The law is different depending upon whether the prior order was issued on consent and the date of...

Can husband be made to pay child support if you are married but he has stopped providing for child?

You can still file while married without a divorce actin pending. You should consult with an experienced child support attorney before filing in...

Can this be appealed? And if it is, will the arrears owed be waived? I have continued to make the automatic payments

No, you cannot appeal a default judgment. Your only relief is to file a motion to vacate (open up) the order from the court appearance missed by...

My wife and I went through a bitter divorce. I was the plaintiff, and she wanted us to stay together. Somehow, she convinced the

You need to retain a civil rights attorney to sue the police department for wrongful arrest. The attorney can tell you whether you have a case. ...

Going to court next week for child support. What should i expect? If the standard 17% order is made, can it be modified?

You will be ordered to pay child support. If the combined adjusted gross income is less than $141k, the amount will most likely be 17% of your...