Married in NY 2 and a half years ago. Now due with our first baby any day soon. I maintain my California resisency.

You do not need a military lawyer but there are special rules to serve ACTIVE military with legal papers. If you both live in NY for at least 1...

Payment For Braces

It depends on the wording in your divorce. First is there a provision requiring your consultation? Second, many Agreements say that dental...

Medical Expenses

She is required to provide receipts in a reasonable time to request payment. She can not withhold receipts and send them in a lump sum either. ...

Can NY judge decide contested divorce/ award property title if one spouse is absent/not in country?

If you do not respond a default can be issued although the court would not distribute property to her prior to a final decree. The court can...

Can my ejectment proceeding in Supreme Court against domestic partner/coparent of our child go against me?

While almost anything is possible without knowing her side, considering you have custody and you own the residence solely, you will most likely...

Can a husband file for bankrupcy by himself including the home that the wife is on the tittle to, without his wife's consent?

Yes the husband can file as an individual. The house will be listed.

Can I file for a divorce on my own through the courts then search for a mediator?or do I search for a mediator who files for me?

Most mediators are not attorneys so they rarely can prepare legal documents. Either one of the parties or an attorney will most likely draft the...

Can my husband start to close out bank accounts and take out money from His 401k after I file?

He definitely can not take out funds without a court order after you file for divorce. If he takes the money out before there are factors as to...

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I can't afford my wife, is this ground for divorce???

First if your wife consents you do not need grounds. Second you can sue for divorce based on the grounds that the marraige is irretrievably broken.

Does my wife have the right to throw me out and or file for divorce?

Anybody has a right to file for divorce and under NYs No fault law she really doesn't need much to get one. As for throwing you out, you do not...