Are deposits on items not received considered marital property? Same question for said item not yet paid in full or received?

Yes. It's marital property.

I forfeited pension benefits in lieu of his paying tuition. He didn't pay anything, I did. Can this be overturned?

Without a full review of your settlement agreement and a full understanding of what happened/when it's impossible to tell if you have any options....

Divorce / Custody : Can the Judge give me an 18b attorney but not award child support, maintenance and counsel fees?

Owning property is irrelevant to a child support calculation. However there is nothing in the law that entitles you to a court appointed attorney.

My brother has been married since 2003..He has been incarcerated for the past 71/2yrs. He wants to file for a divorce.

He can - he'll need the help of a local attorney. Hire one for him.

Is there any additional cost involved for a divorce, when spouse lives in another state? Can he be responsible for any costs?

No.

How do I get a divorce when we are in separate countries?

It's relatively simple -assuming you meet the residency requirement in New York (one year) or have other grounds giving the New York court...

2 questions for divorce lawyers.

1. No. 2. You can rescind a separation.

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At what point in a divorce custody case is Temporary Child Support, Maintenance and Counsel fees awarded?

No. An award requires either the filing of and granting of a pendente lite motion or agreement on a stipulation.

Uncontested divorce in New York, NY

You can't serve anyone. Service must be by someone above the age of 18 who is not a party to the case.

Can I contest a Spousal Agreement under grounds of invalid contract?

That depends upon the wording of the agreement. Show it to a local attorney ASAP.