How can I protect myself when my spouse wants a divorce and I don't? She has told me she is serving me with divorce papers soon.

Whether you get a divorce or not, you still won't be able to avoid the issues of custody & child support. If you are looking for an attorney, you...

How is this garnishment even possible?

If you just received the decision, then you have up to 30 days to appeal. If your take-home pay is only $96,000 (meaning your gross is around...

How long does a uncontested divorce take?

I agree with the other poster - judgments in Manhattan can take 4-5 months from when the judgment package is submitted to the Court. Should you...

Goob Morning my name is alfonzo I want to do a petition for my step doughter, bud that miss has my name yet. in her bird certifi

Are you trying to file a petition for custody or paternity? I would suggest to call a Bronx Co. Family Law attorney to schedule a consultation.

I just got divorced, what is the time limit i can get remarried or there is no time limit?

Assuming the judgment of divorce was both signed & entered in the County Clerk's Office, you may get married the next day, subject to that...

How can a get law gardian for my child if the judge does not want

If you requested that the Judge assign an Attorney for the Child & it was denied, then your only remedy would be to appeal. That said, I encourage...

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Hi, My husband had an affair and had a child. He was now served for child support and I do not know what to do.

You may consider hiring a lawyer for the child support case - and yes, the court may set child support at his ability to earn income, whether he's...

How to serve a spouse custody papers if you don't know where they reside or work?

The problem with asking for substituted service is that the Court usually requires a diligent search to find him first. If petitioner cannot...

Paying back a loan my ex-wife took out - NY

Technically you're responsible for your share of the debt to the degree it accrued during the marriage. But here's a way of tackling the issue...

Is my ex-wife entitled to any portion of the house sales in NY if she is not on the deed?

The short answer is no, but the longer answer is she may be entitled to a portion of the mortgage payments made. The reason is that you...