We have been separated for 5+ years. I want a divorce but can't afford one. Help

You should visit the NYS Courts website where they have a D-I-Y uncontested divorce package. I am always hesitant to suggest any divorce without...

There is no reason that you should not receive a part of his pension. In such a circumstance, you should definitely retain your own attorney to...

While you can file for an Uncontested Divorce fairly quickly and using the NYS Courts website self-help checklist, there may be issues that should...

If woman marry's gentleman would she be eligible to inherit spouses rental apartment lease and benefits including SS and pension

A properly drafted prenuptial agreement can resolve most of those concerns. In NY, any spouse enjoys the right to a certain portion of the Estate...

See CPLR 4547. For the most part: inadmissible and it includes factual admissions...Unless it is "otherwise discoverable". It can also be...

If one Jointowner Cashed Bank,Stocks,Brokarage,etc. Accounts. When the Other JointOwner has Dementia does it nullify the JTWROS?

It can really depend on the specific facts. If you are speaking of a Husband and Wife, then there is a good chance the non-dementia spouse can do...

I thought my ex can get a payout of my biz OR payments based on Income but not both?

Judges will push for Settlement, but they will not force it. Either you settle or all discovery will be completed (including the accounting) and...

How can I solve my problems?

The biggest (and not the only) red flag here is that "you got divorced online". Perhaps these were just were you obtained your documents but...

Is the court appearance date after receiving a motion for summery judgement a:

Most likely (and I am assuming you mean the Supreme Court) no, they are simply asking parties to appear for a conference; however, if it is a...

Serving Corporation Counsel

There are extremely specific Notice and Service requirements when suing a municipality such as the City of New York. Highly recommend that you...