Can I get a divorce while husband is in prison

You can absolutely get a divorce while your husband is in prison. His being in prison has no bearing on whether or not you can proceed with a...

I'm U.S. Citizen living in NY. I married in a foreign country. Can I file for divorce in NY state?

Yes, any qualified New York State Divorce Attorney will be able to handle this. The fact that you were married in a foreign country is not...

Is there a waiting period before you can ask to change child support amount?

EACH PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO SEEK A MODIFICATION OF THE CHILD SUPPORT ORDER UPON A SHOWING OF (I) A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES, OR (II)...

If divorce papers are filed by one spouse, does the other spouse have to give consent?

If divorce papers are filed by one spouse, the other spouse is then served the papers by a neutral third party. The spouse who is served with the...

My husband filed "uncontested" divorce papers w/o a lawyer. Can I simply pay a lawyer a fee to read the papers before signing?

Yes You can and you should hire a qualified matrimonial attorney to review the papers with you

I've been married for 14 years and have children. I'll finish nursing school prior to divorce how does this affect financial

As of now, in recent litigated cases, New York State is moving away from considering an "Advanced Degree" to be Marital Property. Consult with an...

In NYC, when does "martial property" end? When the papers get filed with the clerk or when she gets served with the papers?

Neither. "Marital Property" does not "end." The distribution of what is deemed to be marital property is determined either in your agreement or is...

Need help with a cheap Divorce.

An uncontested divorce should be relatively straightforward for you, provided you meet the New York State residency requirements. I would suggest...

Have either one of you filed for divorce as of now?

The terms of your agreement may be incorporated into your final divorce papers. Once the final judgment of divorce is granted, either of you may...