Filling divorce with a separation agreement vs without?

She doesn't have to show that the divorce has broken down - she simply has to say so. As to the settlement agreement (or separation agreement) - if...

Does the application for an index number stop your spouses right to the rest of your pension from the time it is filed forward

Filing for a divorce ends the marital period, which is from the date of marriage to the date of first filing in a divorce action. Generally the...

Divorce granted but information in petition was incorrect? Filed by someone claiming to be lawyer?

A complaint should be filed with the local district attorney naming the "attorney" - practicing law without a license in New York is a felony. As...

What is a petition for amendment in a divorce case and the time frame for its compliance?

You can't have an uncontested divorce without both parties being in full agreement. That having been said, New York procedure does not include a...

If on separation agreement it states the agreement changes for divorce. Can it be used for divorce?

It's not clear what you mean by "changes for divorce" - but a separation agreement can be used as the grounds for divorce.

If I agree to a separation agreement during mediation, Can my wife take that to court and file for divorce.

If you agree, no. If you sign one, yes. A signed separation agreement is a contract.

How to get ex spouse judgements off real property

You can't get judgments off a property except by paying them. The other party may have to indemnify, depending upon the wording of the judgment,...

My ex husband agreed to pay for college, equivalent to a NYS College. What does that mean? He is trying to pay only tuition.

SUNY caps are one of the limits that can be placed in an agreement. If they are used they must be worded carefully. Enforcement would be your...

Our daughter filed for divorce. Her husband won't agree to anything to start the process. What can she do?

The only thing she can do under those circumstances is retain a local attorney and litigate.

Uncontested divorce costs and ease

If it's uncontested it can be quite simple and inexpensive. Under some circumstances it's possible to complete an uncontested divorce within a...

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