Is there a time limit to serve the Summons with Notice and what happens/ should happen if that time limit is exceeded?

You have 120 days to serve the Summons with Notice, but you can always purchase a new Index Number to commence a new action if you are unable to...

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The photos will not likely impact the distribution of assets, or any other financial matter including maintenance or support. When you state there...

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It is not clear what you mean by your wife not "cooperating." If she ignores your legal papers, she would be in default, and an inquest would...

Can divorce papers be changed after they have been signed and approved by the courts? i have been legally divorced for 4 years.

Your final divorce agreement can only be changed by (1) a new order of the court or (2) consent of both parties. Since it does not seem that you...

My husband has been taken thousands from accounts after the divorce papers were served can he do that?

First, the Notice of Automatic Orders (TRO) must have been served upon your husband to be in effect. Second, this does not necessarily mean that no...

How do you define spousal support

Spousal support, or maintenance is awarded by the court. If you are in the midst of a divorce action, the court can award temporary maintenance if...

The "no-fault" ground of Irretrievable Breakdown in Relationship is relatively new in New York State, and therefore mostly untested. There do not...

Can you get a divorce while pregnant in New York?

Yes.

I share legal and physical custody of my child with my wife. She is trying to leave ny with our child without my consent.

You can file a petition to prevent her from leaving New York, as it would interfere with your parental rights. In certain situations, if she...

My wife moved out on 4/26/11, and hasn't paid any household expenses since 11/2010. what legal rights to the house does she have

If your wife has established an alternate residence during the pendency of the matrimonial action, and her return would lead to "strife," you may...