If a divorce is granted, but stayed pending desolution of property, am I still divorced. Husband refused to sell home.

The only way you are technically "divorced" is if the Judge has signed the Judgment of Divorce & same has been entered in the county clerk's...

It largely depends on how many witnesses are called & the individual Judge's availability. That said, such hearing usually take about 1-3 trial...

Would parental consent need to be through the aide of an agency or a professional

An extrajudicial surrender must be done within the context of a guardianship proceeding, preceding an adoption filing. Thus, you generally must go...

After I file for divorce in NY and demand full custody, (I have 2 little kids) can he still take them to other states w/o me

Does the father have primary custody? When you say "take them to other states," do you mean just on temporary trips? If so, then generally yes so...

During divorce in NY, do I have to show the history of my bank account even though I already closed that account and moved money

In short, yes, you must generally disclose bank accounts whether they are currently open or closed. Each side is presumptively entitled to full...

Can I report my husband for marriage fraud if he state that we didn't make an arrangement that married as wife and husband

It depends on what you mean by "arrangements." If you and/or he believes that either of you committed fraud in the inducement of the marriage, you...

I have sole legal custody of my child with his father having visitation if I agree to it I want to move out of state can I do so

The best advice is that you need either the father's express written (& notarized) consent to the relocation, or you need to file a petition for...

Day care and child support

You can offer an alternative, such as a relative caring for the child. If she still insists on paid childcare, then ask to alternate the...

My boyfriend has joint custody of his son that lives with the mother. If there is violent abuse can he get Custody?

The issue in part is whether the mother was at fault in the incident, such as negligently failing to keep proper supervision or failing to get...

How to get a divorce without my husband?

If you don't have an exact address for him, but otherwise have his social security number & d.o.b., you should then hire a private investigator to...