If he visits NY, can I have him served here even though he lives in Pennsylvania or does he have to be served in Pennsylvania?

Pinpoint a time and place and have him served by a process server, NY or PA. Service of process is scrutinized closely by the courts in granting a...

Can I request that he pay me back my part of pension check he received in January once my Qdro is filed with pension plan?

When in doubt, look to the source document. In this case, the settlement/stipulation. Your attorney should be able to answer this for you.

We have had many clients in similar sets of circumstances. This is what I tell them: you appear to be judgment proof. But that doesn't stop...

Do I have grounds for a legal separation based on desertion?

Sounds like a tough situation. I'm sorry to hear. A legal separation is an agreement between the parties so if you and he can come to terms and put...

If you file bankruptcy is it final? Other than your credit being ruined, it doesnt come back to haunt you later on?

There is dischargeable debt and there is non-dischargeable debt in bankruptcy. As outlined by the attorneys here, the non-dischargeable category of...

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Under bankruptcy law, does money deposited in a City Court under CPLR 5519 belong to the bankruptcy estate?

Depends is really the best answer here. What is the amount? When was it deposited? What is the nature of the judgment? It would be irresponsible...

Terrible situation. Neither your husband and/or his attorney should be doing this. Please speak to your attorney or get a new attorney because your...

I am going to get a divorce how does it work is it a 50/50 split in divorce? What are my entitlements

Everyone that answered here is correct and I join in on the chorus of "please seek advice of counsel" on this. Your set of facts, as stated, will...

In the event of a divorce, how can I protect my 25% share of the house? Could we set up an LLC or FLP to avoid a prenup?

For me NEW YORK + OWNERSHIP OF AN APARTMENT BUILDING = PROTECT YOURSELF. With real estate the way it is here in NYC, no matter what % owner you...

How long it takes to file for bankruptcy?

I'm trying to parse out your question and give the most accurate answer. Generally from November to January is not an unreasonable time between...