There is nothing you can do to make sure that she receives nothing since your wife's behavior will have no effect on the division of assets. The...

Divorce and 50%.

The court likes to award 50% but there is no requirement for a court to order 50%. Next, even if the distribution is 50%, it is not 50% of...

I received a c & d letter from my husband's mistress, now what?

You should schedule an appointment with a lawyer to review the letter. Sometimes such letters are meaningless. Other times the letter may be a...

I am in the middle of divorce negotiations.... Can I buy a car without my soon to be ex having a claim to it?

The name on the account does not control whether the asset is a marital asset. Instead, it would depend upon when you earned the money and how the...

After getting a stipulation "so ordered" in Queens, NY , what "other" papers have to be filed for my divorce to be completed?

This is really a question that needs to be addressed by your lawyer. However, I can say that there is a settled contested package that needs to be...

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What is the fastest way to get a divorce in ny state if ex partner is refusing to sign papers?

There no quick way to obtain a divorce, however if you filed in Bronx County, even if you obtain the last page, your divorce is going to take many...

If you use irretrievable breakdown as grounds, you must have a stipulation or a trial to obtain the divorce. If you use a different ground, you...

How hard is it to get a spouse to amend a separation agreement

You cannot force your spouse to amend the separation agreement, however there is case law that could put the separation agreement into question if...

Is there a support hearing involved when a support case moves from Pennsylvania to New York state?

It depends upon what petition was filed with the court. Your modification in Pennsylvania cannot be reversed by a New York judge unless there is a...

Temporary child support order

You should seek a consultation with an experienced child support attorney to advise you on the law and procedure in Family Court. There is no right...