I sued my husband for adultery and abandonment, do I need to hire a private investigator to prove that he's with his mistress?

The first question you should consider is whether proof of adultery will be of any assistance in getting you the kind of relief you want. If it's...

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You should get some local legal advice - perhaps you can find a local legal clinic or law school that offers low or no cost advice to individuals...

What to expect from divorce case with stip.of settlement of matrimonial coverage ?

Signing the settlement agreement does not get you a divorce. While it's apparent that she filed some papers in December, in some counties the...

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My wife and I moved from NY to Sanford Florida. I am leaving her. Can I take my son with me back to NY or do I have to leave him

If there is no court order prohibiting it you can, theoretically, take him. But doing so without discussion may cause problems if she changes her...

Bro incarcerated in OK. missed 20 days to respond in divorce, final hearing 1 week. Can anything be disputed? Division of prop

Has he been served? If so he has to file a pro se answer or hire an attorney.

In NY, If my wife refuses to help pay mortgage is that willful dissipation of assets?

Yes, it's marital - if it's a joint account. It's also marital if it's in your name only, because payroll income during the marriage is martial...

If my wife and I have only been in Florida for less then 4 weeks (originally from NY) What state rules do we follow for divorce

The case will follow the law of the state in which the case is filed. As to taking your son - if there is no custody order you won't get in...

Can I retain 100% ownership of my startup in the event of a divorce if I don't sacrifice on my existing full time salary?

The way that you could retain 100% is to negotiate a settlement that includes that provision. You'll undoubtedly have to trade something else of...

It's rare that a court appearance would go all day - but it can happen. And, yes, in that circumstance, you multiply the hourly rate by the number...

My Divorce Atty. has filed a motion to withdrawal. Isn't it prejudicial to have the other side present at the hearing?

There is nothing improper about the other party being present. You have to be careful not to reveal confidential information - and should consult...