Do I need to file for legal custody. I'm a victim of domestic violence. There is no paternity acknowledgement custody order?

If you genuinely fear for your life and can document or prove any threats you can get a stay away order of protection. He would need to fight it....

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Do I need to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Creditors can not touch retirement accounts. The deficiency judgment will only be erased in a bankruptcy. They can garnish wages and freeze bank...

My ex wont respond after being served, whats next?

If she has not filed a Notice of Appearance to your summons, or an answer to your complaint, and she was served properly, you can file for a default.

How do I divorce my foreign national husband?

If you have lived in New York for a year you can file for divorce in NY. If he will cooperate with the divorce you can have your attorney draft the...

Breach of Contract / Fraud Claims pertaining to Credit Card debt.

Collection agents often attempt sketchy means of scaring people into paying. You can be sued for your failure to pay but the most that will happen...

I served my husband divorce papers after hiring an attorney eight months after our wedding He did not answer. What's next?

Divorces do not s9imply become "automatic". If your husband does not answer then you need to file for a default. Speak to your attorney.

COLA

First you should demand his tax returns. It is likely that if there is a COLA increase required, there is probably a requirement to exchange income...

How are marital properties divided/distributed?

Properties are divided by equitable distribution rules. Basically all marital property is pooled together and then divided equitably. The house and...

My mother is a citizen and and I have no status, with the law that came in march its is possible to get my green card?

Please repost this on the immigration page.

If you are an owner (regardless of who's name is first) you have rights. One question is how are you an owner, as "joint tenant" or "tenant in...