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My husband and i have been apart for 6 months hes living with someone, he wants all the furniture we had together what can i do
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Answered on December 08, 2014
First, just say "NO!" He probably has no right to come into your home if he's truly moved out (whether he's actually moved out or is just...
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How much will it cost for a consultation with a divorce lawyer?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
You can search among the Avvo profiles for attorneys in your area, and in the profiles you will see the attorney's hourly rates. Substantive...
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Perm Resident Father, US Citizen Mother, married, separated, what are my rights?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
Citizenship does not "technically" affect a parent's right to custody of their child under U.S. law; however, if a parent is at risk of...
Wife won't sign divorce papers (NYS). Does NY have default?
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Answered on December 04, 2014
It is possible to obtain a divorce in New York without the consent of both parties. If your wife was properly served, and she refuses to answer, a...
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Ex wife getting married
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Answered on December 04, 2014
Spousal maintenance in New York is complicated. The answer to your question depends upon the exact language of your stipulation, when it was...
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There are so many divorce lawyers in NYC. How to choose?When I made a few calls, some declined to take my case just after
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Answered on December 03, 2014
Lots of "stay-at-home-mom" spouses are able to engage good attorneys to help with their divorces. Money matters because divorces can be a lot of...
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Can I prevent my sons father from taking him unsafe places during a visit?
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Answered on December 03, 2014
It isn't a "lost cause" but it certainly may be a challenge to put restrictions on the visits. Your chances of being heard by a court will...
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My husband has so much debt but he also makes lots of money. (He spends them all.) When I file a divorce, he says,, (if I did)
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Answered on December 03, 2014
In New York, child support and spousal support (alimony) come before everything except taxes and a small self-support reserve. That means, your...
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Spousal support....what can I expect??
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Answered on December 03, 2014
In a New York divorce, the length of the marriage will play a significant factor in what the court views as "equitable" distribution of marital...
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How many times can court reissue DV-temporary restrain order if I do not know where the respondent lives and serve him?
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Answered on November 27, 2014
It is completely within the judge's discretion.
