What is necessary to have and do when getting divorced?
The first question: will the divorce be contested? Have you worked out custody? Without knowing what will be contested (if anything) it's...
Chappaqua, NY
Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chappaqua, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family ... +2 more
The first question: will the divorce be contested? Have you worked out custody? Without knowing what will be contested (if anything) it's...
If he can not be located after a diligent search you can seek court permission for alternative service.
You could sign an amendment to your settlement agreement.
Presumably he will pay a substantial portion, if not all, of your legal costs. The bit of data needed to analyze it further is the actual salaries...
Use the "Find a Lawyer" tab above - but I'd suggest that even in Suffolk $250 per hour is not a fee likely to attract a high quality attorney.
Yes, you are married. You need a divorce if you want to terminate the marriage.
To answer that question requires a bit more - is this contested or uncontested? What county?
In which county? Most of us work in several.
Your lawyer should guide you on this. However on your net worth statement you should be accurate and drop a footnote regarding any bankruptcy issues.
Your current attorney should give you a refund of any unexpended/unearned amounts in your retainer. If you owe a balance most attorneys will set up...