Can I sue for my property he did not return, and what about moving expenses? How was he able to get a judgment for the month

Hello: If the judgment was obtained by default, a motion must be made to vacate the default. The next issue to decide is, in preparing your...

Do I have grounds for a legal separation based on desertion?

Hi: Because NY is no fault as set forth above, grounds is not a difficult issue. The marriage is an economic partnership to be dissolved, as...

When evicting tenants do you need to give them a receipt for returning the keys?

Hello: Receipts are always good but once a marshal evicts, the tenant's possession is officially ended and locks can be changed.

How would start my divorce process and he cost

Hello: If you are both in agreement on all terms, the NY court website has an uncontested divorce packet. Go...

Can I obtain spousal support from my husband if we haven't lived together for 13 years of the 13 years of being married?

Hello: Just to add, I recently had a similar matter referred to me a few months ago - except the couple were separated for a little longer and...

Do I have to pay my wife anything now if she abandoned me and our kids 17 years ago

Hello: Obviously custody is not an issue - it is spousal maintenance and equitable distribution. I know that some couples separate without...

She now lives in Florida and i would like to file for an uncontested divorce as soon as possible. Is this a reality for me?

Hello: My first question is - was the divorce commenced in NY or FL? Next, did both of you have counsel or was this done pro se? So either...

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Does all preliminary custody hearings have to be recorded in the court

Hello: You recall being in court 25 years ago - was it Family or Supreme? Did you have a lawyer appointed for you? The child is no longer a...

Received decision to pay wife 2000 a month for 4 years more maintenance for 1 year marriage, any recourse?

Hello: An appeal would be suggested - your attorney at trial should discuss this with you.

Am I responsible for rent because I already vacated.

Hello: Several issues and questions - did you have a lease, if not, did you give 30 days notice of vacating, when did you deliver and/or send...