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How can i get a divorce if we both in different states

John's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

The answers here are all good answers. In NYC counties, the waiting time for a judge to sign a divorce judgment after all documents have been...

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Bankruptcy

John's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

Next time, state more details! A low credit score is neither the basis nor the measure of whether you should seek bankruptcy protection. The...

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Can i get an annullment?

John's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

This is a rough history and I am sorry to hear you had to go through such a thing. Unfortunately, whether an annulment or divorce, it will likely...

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What is the purpose of a legal separation agreement in New York State? Can I use it if we are still living together?

John's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

Legal separation agreements are a useful tool for two purposes: 1) to set the terms and date of economic division between spouses; 2) as a means to...

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Will the judge order her to pay alimony / maintenance and if so how much?

John's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

Maintenance in NY is a mixed bag of formula and circumstance. Especially with the background as you describe, I strongly suggest you speak to an...

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My understanding is a judge needs to sign off on it, will he usually sign off on the agreement? And if so how long does it take

John's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

By "it" I presume you mean the Judgment of Divorce. If so, the answer is yes - the judge will review that all divorce documents are in order and...

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my girlfriend want to Divorce her husband in Bangladesh

John's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

I concur with my peers here that if she is serious, then she should file in New York.

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Is there a legal reason why my refinance cannot take place in my home if my bank suggests that for my location?

John's answer | Answered on December 24, 2015

This is just straight out weird. We practice both matrimonial and real estate law and the dilemma created here makes no sense on either front. You...

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I need to serve my wife with divorce summons and complaint. She has moved and i cant serve her. Need to do by publication

John's answer | Answered on December 24, 2015

Please do not think that I am giving a cursory answer just because I feel like wasting space. And I usually answer more in detail with these...

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Looking to get a divorce, my spouse is a GC holder, what are my rights vs her rights, how do I proceed?

John's answer | Answered on December 23, 2015

Hmmm, this overlap of divorce and immigration law as applied to real people and real feelings is very difficult, and your post reflects that. I...

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How can i get a divorce if we both in different states

Bankruptcy

Can i get an annullment?

What is the purpose of a legal separation agreement in New York State? Can I use it if we are still living together?

Will the judge order her to pay alimony / maintenance and if so how much?

My understanding is a judge needs to sign off on it, will he usually sign off on the agreement? And if so how long does it take

my girlfriend want to Divorce her husband in Bangladesh

Is there a legal reason why my refinance cannot take place in my home if my bank suggests that for my location?

I need to serve my wife with divorce summons and complaint. She has moved and i cant serve her. Need to do by publication

Looking to get a divorce, my spouse is a GC holder, what are my rights vs her rights, how do I proceed?