Can a person married in other country legally marry in NYC if the marriage hasn't yet been registered in NY?

Legally an individual may only be married to one spouse at a time. Although the foreign marriage was not registered in NY the prior marriage is a...

Are postnuptial agreements enforceable in NY?

A post-nuptial is essentially the same as as any other marital or pre-marital agreement. It defines separate property and outlines the...

Can I file for divorce based on "irretrievable breakdown" if we've been in counseling?

Yes. All that is required for grounds of "irretrievable breakdown" to be satisfied is that one party makes the claim. Although this particular...

My wife left 7 months ago,she hasn't filed yet. I carry her on my health insurance in new York state. Can I cancel her?

Do not terminate her coverage until the divorce is final otherwise you may become liable for her insurance.

Can a lawyer notorize their own doccuments if they could benefit monitarily?

An attorney can act as a notary acknowledging their client's signatures on affidavits etc. They cannot notarize their own signatures if that is...

Good Morning, I am presently going through a divorce, am I entitled to life insurance from husband. I have a child 19 with him.

Yes. Generally you will be entitled to life insurance in sufficient amounts to cover child-support and/or spousal support this applicable.

Can I divorce in NYC?

It really depends on whether he intended to move permanently or if it was a temporary relocation for work purposes. Generally, to file for divorce...

In certain counties in NY an uncontested divorce can be granted in under 2 months (some less than 30 days) without any court appearances....

Seprate property in new york

The time frame and transactions are unclear from the question. I would need more clarification in order to provide an opinion.

If I pay child support to the "residential" parent what costs of the child should they then cover?

Child Support typically cover the basic living expenses of the child. Additional expenses such as childcare and extracurricular activities are...