I married my wife on 5-27-07, I am from NY, and she from New Jersey, I am looking to get divorced but I am still a NY resident,

Yes, you can file - and in New York.

you can file a stipulation of discontinuance if you hurry.

Can a legal separation be modified? If so, is it too late if my husbands is about to serve me papers?

It can be changed if both parties agree.

How much of my husbands debt am I responsible for?

On the debts: probably not - but under some circumstances you can be held liable. On the property and assets, that's a more complicated discussion....

I want to know if I'm still married

You're still married unless you have a judgment of divorce. You can search your name in the court system's e-courts if you think you might have...

I have been separated for over 20 years can my wife collect my pension. I legally had custody of our 2 sons who are grown.

It's unlikely she'd be entitled to a significant share in anything - the law says equitable distribution, and if one party has been absent for 20...

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Will separation papers be upheld if they were signed by both parties and notarized but not submitted to a court/judge?

If you signed a separation agreement that contains the required language that agreement is a contract between the two of you that is binding. Show...

Ex was awarded house and then foreclosed now I can't get job

Enforce the court order. You'll probably need the assistance of an attorney in your area.

What type of divorce papers will I have to file to get a divorce if I am caring my husbands baby?

The prudent place to start would be to contact a local attorney and discuss your options. With child custody and support an obvious pair of issues...

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Contesting a divorce, do i list everything i don't agree on and do i use a special form, or just say i'm contesting the divorce

If you're thinking of trying to litigate using forms, you're heading for disaster. Get a local attorney to review anything you have received or...