We are in the middle of a divorce. My husband's friend (who frequently helps my husband financially) drew up a contract

You should contact an attorney immediately. This is a very complex and fact specific issue. If the contract is signed, then there would be a...

Yes. You must start divorce with index number before you can have your spouse sign the affidavit.

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Divorce Financial Declaration affidavit

Yes you must list ALL assets. Failure to fill out the net worth statement fully and accurately may give rise to presumption that you are not...

My lawyer received my settlement check in April but has not given it to us because he says a judge hasnt signed some document.

This is not normal. Once settlement is signed you can settle up the monetary issues. No need fr the judge to sign off for the agreement p become...

Im in the middle of a divorce. I have a question about inheritance. My husband is claiming inheritance monies.

Both attorneys who previously answered this question are correct. First, you should certainly get a local attorney to assist you. Secondly,...

During a divorce in NY who claims the children the custodial or non custodial parent?

If you mean who claims the children as dependents on a tax return, then there are several scenarios. If you are filing married joint on your...

What can I expect from a divorce? Married 3.5 years, 1 child. I work. My wife doesn't. No property or assets.

The child support numbers above are accurate. As for maintenance, your marriage is a short term marriage and it is doubtful your wife will receive...

I just received an inherdance can that be touched in a divorce

Inheritance is separate property unless you co-mingle the inheritance in a Joint account. Then it may be deemed transmuted and become marital...

Custody/Divorce- after a separation I allowed my husband to come home, then found out about affair- now he is out again but HELP

. You may want to file a harrassment charge against the girlfriend and request an order of protection. Further, any request for temprorary...

If inheritance $ is used to upgrade a home, is the spouse entitled to half the value of the home in a NY divorce?

There is no bright line rule here. The court will way various economic and non-economic factors in this case. Your wife may not even get a...