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In a divorce, if there is a clause that states neither party can co-habitate, they must marry...does gay marriage count?

Kristen's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

The area of same sex marriage is one that is being litigated case by case and state by state. The general rule has always been that if the marriage...

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Desperately need divorce but dont know what to do.

Kristen's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

You should see if a local law school or legal aid society can guide you to a legal clinic that may be able to help you obtain a divorce at low or...

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I filed for a divorce over a year ago and my spouse has refused to provide any financial information.

Kristen's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

Your attorney should know what to do to compel financial disclosure. If you're trying to litigate your contested divorce on your own, you're going...

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I was legally divorced in FL 10 years ago. No division of assets. Wife says she can move back in, her name on deed? Is it true?

Kristen's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

The answer depends upon what your judgment of divorce and/or settlement papers say.

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The wife has an operation to give her husband the family he asked for under commitment to provide, can he abandon commitment

Kristen's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

There doesn't seem to be a question attached to this.

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My boyfriend has been legally separated in NY state for about 6 years now, all the paper work for division of property is all

Kristen's answer | Answered on January 20, 2010

Probably not...unless there are pensions and/or 401Ks to worry about, in which case you may still need QDROs.

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Do I meet NYS residency requirements if I have been in a school in Europe for the past year, and not resident of another state?

Kristen's answer | Answered on January 19, 2010

Quite possibly. The question is whether when you went to school in Europe you intended to return to New York. A change of residence does not...

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NYS Retirement.

Kristen's answer | Answered on January 19, 2010

Yes. The division of property and deferred compensation is something that a couple can negotiate. However, it would be prudent to have a good...

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Need Advise

Kristen's answer | Answered on January 19, 2010

If she was already married at the time he married her, he should petition the court for a declaration that his marriage to her is void. That's not...

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I recently got divorced. My husband kept the condo. How do i get my name off the loan. We have an 80/20 loan

Kristen's answer | Answered on January 19, 2010

The above answer is correct except that no lender will simply take your name off a mortgage loan. The issue of the condo and the loan should...

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In a divorce, if there is a clause that states neither party can co-habitate, they must marry...does gay marriage count?

Desperately need divorce but dont know what to do.

I filed for a divorce over a year ago and my spouse has refused to provide any financial information.

I was legally divorced in FL 10 years ago. No division of assets. Wife says she can move back in, her name on deed? Is it true?

The wife has an operation to give her husband the family he asked for under commitment to provide, can he abandon commitment

My boyfriend has been legally separated in NY state for about 6 years now, all the paper work for division of property is all

Do I meet NYS residency requirements if I have been in a school in Europe for the past year, and not resident of another state?

NYS Retirement.

Need Advise

I recently got divorced. My husband kept the condo. How do i get my name off the loan. We have an 80/20 loan