My husband wants to file an uncontested divorce in NY and i dont want it to be messy. I have no lawyer right now and i am scared

Before you sign anything you should consult with an experienced divorce lawyer. If you sign the papers and your husband obtains a divorce any...

How do I proceed with this.

If you feel his drinking is a problem, you should immediately file an order to show cause either in Family Court, or Supreme Court and ask a Judge...

How do I speed up an uncontested divorce in Bronx, NY.

You can file an emergency order to show cause, my guess if you put this issue in front of a divorce judge in the Bronx, they will agree to sign...

Service of order to show cause

You need to read the order to show cause cover page which was signed by the Judge. It should indicate the method of service and the latest date...

NY Domestic Relations Law: No Fault Divorce - (1) What Are My Likely Maintenance Obligations & (2) Division of Law Degree?

The answer depends on which Judge you draw. Although, all of the judges in New York County are required to apply the maintenance formula during...

Are we both required to pay bills jointly during the divorce process and he still lives in the same house

Until such time as their is a court order on how the bills will be paid, their is no legal requirement for either of you to pay their fair share of...

Can we serve an "ex parte" order or "document hold" to Gmail?

You would have to apply to a Court to actually get an ex parte order. I suggest you write google a letter demanding that they preserve any and...

His ex can try to enforce the agreement, however she most likely would have to go to court to attempt to enforce this clause, and most reasonable...

Shoplifted in NYC, first offense

It seems this may have happened in New Jersey. You can plead to a disorderly person and will not have a criminal record. You will be eligible...

I assume you are talking about social security benefits. As long as you were married for more than 10 years you would be entitled to collect...