What should I do given the above situation? Can I get a public defender? Should I represent myself? Can he get away with forfeit
It is rarely a good idea to simply walk away and not deal with a case. His claims may or may not be proved in court.
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It is rarely a good idea to simply walk away and not deal with a case. His claims may or may not be proved in court.
The first question- what paper did he put the notice in? That will give you a clue as to where any case might have been.
There are ways that one can deal with the issue of a missing spouse - also it's not impossible to determine if he was able to obtain a divorce...
The Court will give you guidance on where the notice must be published. I'm unaware of any fee waivers - the fees aren't charged by the court, but...
There is no such form in New York practice. Nevada, maybe? New York uses a Net Worth Statement,
No. Inheritance is separate property, not subject to equitable distribution in a divorce.
In reverse order: Custody of the children will only be affected by any infidelity if that infidelity directly impacts the children. In other...
It's not clear from that which you posted that your boyfriend actually is divorced - so getting a document is one step ahead of the game. If you...
You use current numbers in the Net Worth Statement.
Absolutely not. The matrimonial clerk could not be less interested in them. If you're unfamiliar with how to present evidence in a contested...