Appeal what?

My husband and I are seperated, we have 2 children and I have then, can he take the car we have and leave us stranded?????

He can - but shouldn't. You should contact a local attorney and either get the separation formalized or seek a divorce.

Is a contingency fee prohibited in NYS for property distribution after divorce cases?

Yes - a contingency fee is prohibited in matrimonial actions.

I am being sued for defamation. It appears to be a frivolous suit in many ways (no jurisdiction-I don't live there, they say I

Motion to dismiss. If you said it to the police, it's privileged.

How is the increased value of a home gifted in a Irrevocable Trust calculated for Marital Asset purposes?

How you get it is simple: you ask. But I disagree with the conclusion that the increase in value is marital.

I have a civil union in NJ and we decided to get married in Cali before prop 8. Will we have to get divorced in both states?

One divorce is sufficient.

Can I receive a cash payment from a 401K plan that half of is part of a QDRO agreement from my divorce?

You will have to pay any penalties assessed by the plan or the IRS. But the money should be available.

My wife served divorce papers and sent them to my moms where my mom was served. I never was informed & have court today

Go to court. Get an attorney!

Will a bankruptcy filing supercede a current court order to sell the former marital estate?

Pursuing a bankruptcy filing is not the same as making one - but if he gets a stay in bankruptcy you can petition the court to allow the equitable...

In PA, I own life insurance policy on my ex-husband obtained before divorce. Is my being beneficiary still going to be okay?

Yes - you're OK.