Does a divorce decree become void when your ex dies?

It does not become "void" but some things may no longer be applicable. You need to have an attorney review your judgment of divorce and any...

What are some steps for relocating to provide the judge with?

Relocations are very complicated and involve demonstrating why the relocation would benefit the child. Doing it without a lawyer is a mistake.

Can I wait till after my divorce is final to go for the qdro?

You need to reference the retirement account and the QDRO in the divorce papers to be entitled to it. Then, after the divorce, you submit the...

Can I expect a fair and reasonable settlement?

You can expect a "reasonable" outcome in a divorce if you hire an experienced attorney. If you try to do this without an attorney then you will be...

I do not think you mean consignment, but rather contingency, and the answer is no. Attorneys handling divorces are not permitted to handle divorces...

Yes. The Family Court may require the parents to pay for the college expenses depending on several factors, including their financial resources,...

What is my legal obligation to a child in the military, are they emancipated ?

When you say "emancipated" for what purposes are you talking about. For child support, if he is active full time military then child support would...

In NY, can a 16 year old petition family court for change of custodial parent on his own?

No. A parent or legal guardian must be the petitioner and based on what you are saying I don't see that happening. If there is physical abuse CPS...

Can someone else sign for divorce papers ?

No one has to "sign" for service of a divorce summons, but the summons must be served personally upon the defendant. If a professional process...

My children's father said that he filed papers to reschedule our court date on May 31st because he's trying to avoid not to pay

If he does not show up to court and the court did not grant him an adjournment you can get a default judgment. He can not avoid paying support by...