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Can I adjourn the first court appearance of a divorce summons if I don't have funds to retain an attorney in ny
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Answered on September 15, 2016
You may be able to adjourn the preliminary conference for a relatively brief period of time, but you should be looking for an attorney ASAP. You...
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Will I get the house in a divorce?
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Answered on September 15, 2016
The short answer is no. Depending on the circumstances and assuming you have custody, you may be entitled to exclusive use and occupancy of the...
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What am I entitled to request in my divorce in NYS?
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Answered on September 14, 2016
You are entitled to the marital portion of his retirement benefits including his 401k. You are also entitled to equitable distribution of all...
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Does a post-nuptual SIGNED letter, have any 'significance' or legal 'weight' in Divorce Court in New York
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Answered on September 13, 2016
The signed letter from your husband is of dubious evidentiary value, particularly where it was not notarized or witnessed. However, as long as you...
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Would it be appropriate to have a male friend move into apartment/basement in my house after my divorce is filed in NY?
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Answered on September 13, 2016
I can't tell from your question if you are already divorced. Assuming you are, and your divorce agreement does not prohibit this, it should not be...
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Custodial parent has child out of wedlock. Do I have advantage in court?
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Answered on September 13, 2016
The fact that the custodial parent is pregnant with another child out of wedlock is highly unlikely to have any effect on the issue of whether or...
How can I move beyond the 20-mile radius clause my ex-husband put in our divorce stipulation?
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Answered on August 31, 2016
You need to file a petition to relocate beyond the 20 mile radius provided in your Stipulation. Given the fact that your ex moved to Pennsylvania...
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Who pays child support
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Answered on August 30, 2016
You definitely should have a prenuptial agreement done as it can help protect you given your circumstances. Though child support is a...
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What paperwork do I need in order to file a petition to move from NYS to CT?
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Answered on August 30, 2016
You need to file a petition requesting to relocate with your daughter to Connecticut. Assuming that the father does not consent, you will have to...
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UNCONTESTED DIVORCE NOT BIOLOGICAL FATHER
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Answered on August 29, 2016
One of the strongest presumptions in law is that a child born during a marriage is presumed to be the child of the husband and obviously the wife. ...