Me and my spouse are separated and he is filing for divorce. we are both being sponsored by my older brother, we live in nyc.

Actual documents are not needed to commence a divorce. Certain facts such as date and location of marriage, names dates of birth of children are...

Does the father still have any rights to his son after leaving the state.

Parental rights and custody are two distinctly unique issues. Just by moving he did not terminate his parental rights. As to custody he has perhaps...

Marital assets or separate assets?

No it is considered marital. What you are discussing likely arose from the preliminary conference order where discovery is outlined. I recommend...

Do I need a criminal attorney present to turn myself in for a warrant?

Highly recommend having an attorney arrange a voluntary surrender.

Are women required to give back an engagement ring if engagement is called off?

An engagement ring is a conditional gift given with the condition or contemplation of marriage occurring. Therefore if it does not occur it needs...

How long does it typically take for an uncontested divorce filing to be processed in NYC

Unfortunately the courts are backed up. Depending on counties the divorces can sometimes take 6 months or longer. It depends on how many have...

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Which Summons should I use when serving my wife with divorce papers in NY? Just the plain Summons or the Summons with Notice?

It depends on each situation. If you believe it is uncontested and will be completed with signing of defendant affidavit then the notice may be...

My husband and I have filed for uncontested divorce which is with the courts in NY now. He has agreed for me to relocate to NC.

Did your divorce incorporate the terms of child support or was there a separate order? You may have to file an enforcement here due to short time...

How long is typical length/years for spousal support?

Each case is unique and different. Different things are considered in an award or agreement for support.

Lost inheritance rights?

Inheritance is not marital property.