How long does it take to divorce my husband by publication in NYC, provided I couldn't locate him.

Approximately 6-9 months provided all the searches turn up negative and the court grants the application.

If we get legally separated can i legally have affairs or are we still considered married?

A legal separation does not mean that the marriage had been dissolved. There is no "legal" affair. That said, If your are concerned that you will...

If you were properly served and did not respond by filing a notice of appearance or answer more than likely your husband can make an application...

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Distributions pursuant to a divorce are generally not taxable events. That is, there are no immediate tax consequences or penalties as long as the...

Modification of divorce stipulation

Technically, unless the second stipulation retroactively modifies the terms of the first stipulation you would be entitled to support per the terms...

What are my legal options?

This question requires some clarification. Were you served with a divorce or did he have you sign a separation agreement? How did he stop the...

How to get a certified and apostilled Judgement of Divorce while leaving abroad?

This requires a two-step process. First, you must authorize someone to obtain a Certified copy of your Judgment of Divorce from the County...

What if spouse hires an attorney and files for divorce, but the other spouse cannot afford and attorney?

To begin with, if you are the "non-monied" spouse you may be entitled to have counsel fees paid for by your spouse. This will require an...

If I am separated from my spouse for over a year and now decided to purchase a condo, how can I make sure she doesn't get it?

A properly drafted stipulation/agreement will ensure that she cannot not make a claim against your assets or future purchases. You may even be able...

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If you have already been separated for over a year and file for legal separation, how long do you have to wait to get divorced?

Certainly. You would, however, need to use the "No-Fault" grounds rather than "Separation" if you wanted to proceed with a divorce immediately. The...