It's a petition for a default judgment.

My lawyer knows nothing about narcissists and psychopaths. How can it be that abuse plays no part in a divorce?

What is it that you think the abuse will alter in the divorce case? The court is going to grant a divorce and really doesn't care as to the reason....

When a house is bought

What happens to a house is a negotiated item - if the parties can't agree the court will make a decision based on the facts of your case. The name...

Divorce

You can't file for divorce to force someone to return to him - and you filing papers pro se clearly isn't a good idea, since you don't know...

Is it a requirement in N.Y State that a married couple obtain a separation agreement if one or both parties decide to live apart

Presumably he means he'll file for divorce if you don't sign. Before signing anything you should confer with you own lawyer!

If you're filing a net worth statement, it would be in accordance with ? 236. What is the word that comes before 236?

DRL (Domestic Relations Law) is the most likely

I have been married 13 years...he left over a year ago....we have 4 children together. ..he was the one with a job always...

That depends upon the wording of your settlement agreement or judgment of divorce.

Can I file for a same sex divorce in Iowa while living in Kansas?

If you meet the residence requirement in Kansas you can file there. But same sex divorce is a different issue and you should consult a local...

Usually yes - but you should check with the insurance plan.

Can I file for a divorce in another state?

You have to file in a state in which you meet the residency requirement or, under some circumstances, in which your spouse is resident.