Do assets held prior to marriage get split upon divorce in NY State?

In NY, assets held by a party prior to the marriage are considered separate property and not subject to equitable distribution. However you must...

Can I go after a portion of my ex husband's pension ten years after the divorce?

The main question is what occurred during your divorce proceeding in regards to the military pension. Was it dealt with in an agreement or...

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My lawyer never gave a certified copy of the divorce papers to my Ex-Husband, am I still married?

As long as the judgment of divorce was entered on consent of your military spouse, you should be divorced.

Getting divorce, have a 3 year old child and currently unemployed. will i be required to move out apartment?

You may be but you have not provided sufficient information for a more detailed answer.

Can my spouse file for divorce in a state I am not resident of?

He can if he has established the residency required by that particular state. He may not be able to litigate issues regarding support, custody and...

How can I file for divorce in NYC if I don't live in the US?

Since neither of you is a resident of NY for at least the past year, you do not have jurisdiction in NY to file for an annulment or divorce. An...

If I give my ex custody in the divorce, can I just re-file for custody once the divorce is finalized?

The problem with this strategy is that you would have to prove that there has been a change in circumstances resulting in the need for a...

Wife squandered money thoughout entire marriage. refuses to work though there is nothing wrong with her.

There are many factors involved including duration of marriage, age, health, education, prior work history, children, etc. If it is a short term...

How can I stop my wife from moving out of state with our 2 children? I do not want to be with her.

You should immediately file a custody action in your local Family Court which would then place your children under the jurisdiction of the Court. ...

Am I "legally"separated?

You would not be "legally separated" by just living apart. Based upon the facts you present and if both parties are willing, you should be able to...