Divorce husband is using extortion to get his way on settlement. If I don't agree to his demands he threatens me. What can I do?
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Answered on March 01, 2021
You should not be speaking to him at all. By doing so you undercut your attorneys ability to negotiate. You must hire an experienced matrimonial...
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I served my ex wife's attorney and she threw the papers away in front of the person that served her ?
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Answered on February 26, 2021
If the attorney is no longer representing your ex-wife, service on the attorney is probably not good service, unless you have a court order...
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Can I file for back payment of child support in a few years?
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Answered on February 19, 2021
The obligation to pay child support under the Family Court Act begins on the date the support petition is filed. So, in a few years you will not...
Are there any attorneys willing to represent an out of state client in a divorce proceeding?
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Answered on February 19, 2021
Lawyers must be admitted to the Bar in the State they practice in. Most divorce lawyers in New York are not admitted to the Bar in California....
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After the divorce is finalized, who claim children on tax? and how do judge rule?
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Answered on February 15, 2021
Absent agreement or court order it is subject to IRS rules. The person who provides 50% or more of the support for the child is entitled to take...
What is a reasonable amount of time for the non custodial parent to be late returning my child when he lives 3 minutes away?
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Answered on February 11, 2021
While your court order may not specifically say there is a grace period, in my experience it is not uncommon to have a grace period. Unless there...
Can I ask the court to have the sheriff sign real estate documents on behalf of my ex-spouse?
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Answered on February 09, 2021
Yes you can get a sheriff's deed. It is easier to do, in my experience, than having a receiver appointed. You would not have to start a Plenary...
I would like to add a middle name to my birth certificate. How do I do this?
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Answered on January 29, 2021
You may file a petition for a name change in the Civil Court. However, it must be published in a newspaper so it can be a bit costly. You do not...
Will the judge penalize me for not giving dad additional time?
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Answered on January 29, 2021
Since there is no court order in place, and Dad seems to have substantial time with the children, you should not be penalized. You should consult...
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I'm 32 years old and have two last name what to just use one how do i go about doing it?
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Answered on January 26, 2021
Under Article 65 subdivision 4 of the New York State Civil Rights Law you may use any name you wish, without a court order, as long as you use...
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