How do I get a divorce in New York when I was married in Tennessee?

It's not a problem - if you've lived here for more than a year, contact a local attorney and file for divorce here in New York.

Can I Respond to an action for divorce on the 20th day in NYS?

Response has to be served within 20 days of service, plus one day for the day of service.

An Alt Right pundit said false things about me in an article on a well known Alt Right website. Can I sue the website for libel

You can sue. Depending upon the specific words used and your status, if any, as a public figure, the case will either be easy or more difficult.

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What should I do for a trial decision that never came after a year?

This is one of the real problems of New York's court system - which is overworked, backlogged and understaffed. While it's an unusual move, if, in...

Have filed for divorce the server has summons but has failed to serve due to time restraints ?

If you both sign the documents, service becomes a non-issue.

What date do I go by

The question isn't clear at all. "Go by" in what sense?

How do I look up a settlement case where the person is deceased ?

If you have the name of the defendant and your mother you can conduct a search on the new york state E-Courts website

If you want him on as your husband they probably want to keep a record of it.

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Finish the case! If you don't have a local attorney, get one.

What if the wife in a almost 20 year divorce. will never sign the papers. kids are overage. no support or property. just refuses

The filing is relatively straightforward and the court will move things along even if she won't sign papers. Have your attorney file the...