What documents need to be filed to settle a contested divorce. Is it the same documents that are filed to resolve an uncontested

The documents needed will depend upon any number of factors, including whether there are children, pensions, retirement accounts, properties to...

What will I do with my situation? Can I contest?

You need to find a local attorney who will seek to require him to pay your fees. Do NOT sign anything before you do so.

Can we separate and live apart so my husband retains my health insurance while we are separated?

You can. There is no requirement that you get divorced. But there are some risks in not getting divorced if you do not have a full separation...

Am I entitled to civil law suit money

You would not be entitled to any money for either your ex's receipt of an inheritance or for any money recovered by your ex for an injury...

Can I defend myself in my Divorce case in NY city?

Without knowing the issues that are being contested it's impossible to offer you more substantial advice than that there are many lawyers here with...

You should not worry about what your husband says - if the pension and/or the degrees were earned while you were married they are marital assets,...

Can my husband sister win if she hasn't paid the mortgage?

It's impossible to tell without more facts.

Six years. You can try...but unless there's something unusual in your case you may have problems.

You file an Order to Show Cause in Supreme Court. Filing fee is $45.

Should I sign The defendants affidavit for my divorce if I have no written stipulations and no QDRO

You should only sign such an affidavit if you have a signed settlement agreement that covers all economic and custody issues.