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Is true that a divorces are taking a year to be finalized? Can I fill for an emergency divorce when he was the plaintiff?

Morghan's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

I would just add that you can speed up your divorce by filing an application for preference if you meet the court's criteria. Otherwise you can...

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First wife remarried in 1980 after our separation in 76. Assumed divorced. Not so! I remarried in 1988. What are my Options?

Morghan's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

You might have some obligations to "wife" #2 but if you have been separated for so long, she might have waived her rights. You definitely need a...

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Famiy court petition

Morghan's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

I agree with the other lawyers. If you filed your own petition or have an attorney, you may be able to seek legal fees from him. Other than that,...

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My divorce plantiff commenced this action for an uncontested divorce by filing summons and complaints however as the papers

Morghan's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

It sounds like you filed proof that the defendant was served the summons and complaint but not the notice of automatic orders. If your process...

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Question regarding Alimony payment in NY

Morghan's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Are you very far behind? Certainly if your ex pulled you into court, the court would enforce the agreement to pay and (depending on the terms of...

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How is this garnishment even possible?

Morghan's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

I agree with the first lawyer who answered. Generally amounts over 50% of a person's take-home are not equitable. I'd need more information to...

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My husbands ex girl friend is taking me to court for child support he already pays what he is ordered to pay

Morghan's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

No. Only the parents of the child are required to pay child support for that child. If you have any concerns you should see a local attorney. ...

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Do i qualify for some type of alimony and how do i apply?

Morghan's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

You were in a very short term marriage so it is unlikely you would receive much alimony/maintenance but other factors would need to be presented...

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My wife she has a order of protection..

Morghan's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

You should consult with a family lawyer and carefully consider whether you have facts that might support your own TOP against her (so as to...

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My uncontested divorce judgment said by filing summons and complaints he denied and action hereby is dismissed i need everything

Morghan's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

I'm confused by your description of what happened. If the case was dismissed then something went terribly wrong. If it was simply rejected then the...

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