What can I do to protect myself in a divorce with a wife that doesn't work (makes money off the books) and we have two kids.

Start keeping track of the hours she's working & the money she's making. If she doesn't deposit it into an account, keep track of the cash coming...

NY Uncontested Divorce Forms - Judgment of Divorce-Must Parties Ask For Exclusive Use and Possession of Marital Residence?

The Court will most likely not require a hearing under these circumstances. It's usually only if the issue of exclusive occupancy were NOT...

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Wife is religiously divorced from me but refuses to finalize a civil divorce. She now religiously remarried. Do I have recourse?

While adultery & bigamy are technically still crimes, they're very rarely prosecuted. You best move is to file for divorce, get her served & force...

After the Answer submitted, how do I go uncontested? what documents should I submit?

You still are uncontested, as only the filing of a Request for Judicial Intervention generally "contests" the case. You can merely withdraw you...

Can my partner legally adopt my children and does it effect the child support I am receiving from there biological father?

No, you merely having sole custody does not waive the father's right to oppose the adoption. So long as he maintains somewhat regular contact with...

Filing a divorce and splitting of assets questions

1. Yes. 2. Possibly - it depends on what you spent the money on. If it was used to pay joint expenses or debts, then no. If it was used to...

How do I get an original Judgment of Divorce from the Court in NY into my hands?

Employ the services of a licensed process server & give them a notarized authorization letter - consult NAPPS.

Are we legally seperated??

No - only if you have a legal, written separation agreement or divorce decree is it considered "legally separated." Call a NYC Divorce attorney...

Desertion in foreign country and Legal options (Child support, Divorce etc)

You may be able to sue for child support, but cannot sue for divorce without establishing residency (which usually entails residing in NY for 1+...

Child custody and financial matters during separation/divorce

You should file for divorce & include claims of custody, maintenance (i.e., alimony) & child support. Keep a paper-trail on the custody issue,...