My daughter asked me how old she has to be to decide which parent she wants to live with?

Once a child reaches the age of 11 or 12, and is mature and articulate enough to state a strong preference, that expressed preference will be given...

Can you file an Answer to a Camplaint for Divorce if you know the Complaint was filed but you have not yet been served?

She cannot answer the Complaint until she has been served. She can check with the Court to see if a Summons or Complaint filed there, and perhaps...

No fault divorce and ailmony

The grounds for divorce do not affect support entitlements. If your husband is the father of the child, and you are the custodial parent, you will...

If I am not servedon time, do I stil have to file opposition affidavit to a motion?

You should appear before the Judge on the scheduled return date. (If you are not sure of the date, call the Court to confirm it.) If you were not...

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I retained a lawyer a year and a half ago for a divorce thet tool my retainer , served my husband but filed in the and wrong

You can file a request for fee arbitration with the Nassau County Bar Association. There are forms you can download off the website for the Bar...

You should consult with an experienced family law attorney and file a Summons for Divorce without delay. The Summons' date is usually the cut off...

If my husband and i have been seperated,but not legally,for over a year,can i get a divorce even if he doesnt want one?

New York State has had no fault divorce effective as of last week, so you have a basis to file for divorce right now if you are ready. You do not...

Regarding divorce

The new law has not really changed the processing time for divorce. The processing is still 2 to 3 months, depending on which county. The filing...

Regarding divorce paper

If you go to the Supreme Court in Nassau County, the Clerk's office can give you a copy of the required forms you will need to file for divorce. ...

My partner and I have to split up. He wants to play hardball and keep kids and our house. What can I do?

Issues such as custody of the children, the sale of the house, and division of proceeds must all be resolved by aqgreement between the two of you. ...

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