Questions answered by Michael Alan Cohen

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If I received gifts during a marriage, do I have to return them if we getting a divorce?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 01, 2016

Gifts between spouses that are given during your marriage (not before) are marital property subject to equitable distribution. You certainly...

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Modified Child Support Due to Work Discharge/Termination

Michael's answer | Answered on June 30, 2016

Your child support payments should be deducted from your unemployment benefits. You should also consider seeking a temporary reduction in child...

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Former spouse broke divorce agreement, now we have a huge medical bill for our child. What are my rights?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 30, 2016

I'm not sure from your question whether your divorce agreement mandates both of you to have coverage or whether if directs both of you to share the...

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My wife and I have a 4 year old daughter and I just found out she's not mine?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 30, 2016

I would strongly urge you to consult with a lawyer (many offer free consultations) as your question raises several issues. Initially, one of the...

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Do I bring an action in Supreme Ct, as that's where the stipulation was executed, and it is the higher court, or in Family Ct?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 29, 2016

Do not withhold support as it only harms your children and makes you look bad in the eyes of the court. If she is denying you court ordered...

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Is my divorce legal???

Michael's answer | Answered on June 29, 2016

If you and your husband have been living in Mass for a year, no one meets the residency requirements to file for a divorce in New York State. ...

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What are pros and cons to file one motion for all matters together vs. several motions separately each for one separate matter?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 22, 2016

If you proceed in Family Court you will need to file two separate motions... one to address the issues surrounding child and spousal support which...

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Can I get a court order to get passports for my children?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 22, 2016

You need to file a petition in Family Court requesting an order directing her to cooperate with your efforts to obtain passports for your children....

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If any what is the typical time frame after a divorce has been granted to be finalized?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 22, 2016

I am not sure what you mean by saying that your divorce was granted by the judge on June 3rd. If the Judge actually signed a Judgment of Divorce...

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Can I obtain a marriage license to re-marry, having not received my final divorce decree?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 22, 2016

NO! Showing the transcript of your allocution to obtain a marriage license will not help you obtain one.Until such time as your Judgment of...

Michael Alan Cohen's Answers (1082)

If I received gifts during a marriage, do I have to return them if we getting a divorce?

Modified Child Support Due to Work Discharge/Termination

Former spouse broke divorce agreement, now we have a huge medical bill for our child. What are my rights?

My wife and I have a 4 year old daughter and I just found out she's not mine?

Do I bring an action in Supreme Ct, as that's where the stipulation was executed, and it is the higher court, or in Family Ct?

Is my divorce legal???

What are pros and cons to file one motion for all matters together vs. several motions separately each for one separate matter?

Can I get a court order to get passports for my children?

If any what is the typical time frame after a divorce has been granted to be finalized?

Can I obtain a marriage license to re-marry, having not received my final divorce decree?