Marital property is property acquired during the marriage with a few exceptions. If the house was purchased during the marriage title is not an...

My house was a gift and it is only in my name, Is my spouse entitled to half of the house if it is sold?

If the gift was made during the marriage just to you it is your separate property evidenced by the fact tbat yoir mother only put yoir name on deed.

I’m frustrated with the lack of progress in ny divorce, I’m going to send a letter to our judge, is that allowed ?

Follow the matrimonial part rules available on line. No you are not permitted to contact the court particularly if you have counsel.

If i live in Trinidad, can i hire a USA lawyer to conduct business for me in the USA?

yes so long as your attorney provides you with a written retainer agreement signed by you and the lawyer.

If I have a temporary order of protection against my soon to be ex wife, can she serve me with divorce papers herself?

Even if you did not have an order of protection against your wife she cannot serve you with the summons and complaint as she is a party to the...

How long does it take to get served papers for after filing?

The automatic restraining orders contained in the summons will not apply to your spouse until personally served. The summons should be served as...

Will I pay my lawyer a percentage of my suit for this case?

It is unethical and prohibited in a matrimonial action to charge a contingency fee.

My divorce could be dismissed because the plaintiffs lawyer not meeting the deadline for the JOD

The settlement agreement is a binding contract. Even if the action is dismissed for failure to timely submit uncontested divorce documents either...

How do I change or remove something in divorce papers?

If both parties agree to change something in the Judgment of Divorce then enter into an amended stipulation modifying the agreement. However, if...

Am I responsible for wife's legal expenses related to me filing for divorce first in White Plains NY

It depends on your respective incomes and assets but generally the monied titled spouse is responsible ultimately for the non monied spouse's...