In new york if the divorce papers state you get the house, do you need another lawyer to get the spouse's name of the deed?

It won't happen by itself. Whether you use your divorce attorney or a real estate attorney, you will need someone to get your spouse's name off...

As both attorneys have indicated, if your ex wife refuses to do what the terms of your Judgment of Divorce direct both of you to do with regard to...

No, unfortunately for you a judge cannot order the sale of a home during the pendency of a divorce proceeding absent special circumstances that do...

There is a court order directing 50/50 parenting time with your daughter. Because of this, as well as the fact that your daughter is 12 years old,...

Married 7 years & 2 kids. How to keep a new company formed with separate money and keep it separate property in future divorce?

If you have not formed the new company yet, if she refuses to sign a post nuptial agreement, and if you are truly unhappy and the principal reason...

As Mr. Kommor and Mr. Knipsel have said, this is a very high fee simply to draw up a QDRO. Typically, lawyers utilize a QDRO consulting company,...

Typically, it can take 3-4 months in Nassau County from the date a "divorce package" is submitted to the court (assuming everything is done...

As my colleagues have said, money that you inherit is your separate property, unless you place it in a joint account or otherwise commingle your...

Divorce / immigration?

As Ms. Silberstein states, the laws regarding are the same, regardless of whether your wife is a citizen here. Assuming your wife has custody of...

Unfortunately, the abuse you describe is not likely to affect equitable distribution. Based on the questions you have asked recently, I would urge...