My wife married me in 1994 in NY solely for a green card. Can she now sue me for divorce and receive half my assets?

Marital assets are subject to equitable distribution. The bottom line is that you need an attorney.

Lien on property with life estate- my brother has life estate,my sister and I are remaindermen

Life Estates are an interest in Real Property and as such are subject to liens. Any judgments against your brother would be enforceable to the...

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If you are not on the Deed to the house, then you are not a "legal" owner. It doesn't matter what the Will says. Technically, the legal owner is...

A realtors lawyer had me sign a contact of sales on July 1,2013 Where is the money?

I assume by "realtors lawyer" you mean the lawyer your real estate broker referred you to. That lawyer is your lawyer, and is obligated to deal...

I want to protect my interest in my grandfather's estate.

Your mother is free to rent to anyone she wants to. You have no say and no way to protect your future contingent interest. Of course, this answer...

Doesn't sound like it to me. If the only threat is that your father won't sign papers, then that's not extortion. If the threatening letters say...

Diversity jurisdiction ?

You can sue in NJ if the defendant has sufficient contacts with that jurisdiction. You can sue in Fl as well.

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I have a 17 year old step daughter who has been living with me and her father (my husband) for the past 4 years can I adopt her?

Under the circumstances you've described, you wouldn't be able to adopt without her mother's permission. The adoption isn't necessary to stop the...

When can I get a poormans divorce in NY

Depends what you mean by "poormans" divorce. Traditionally, that referred to somebody that just walked away - abandonment. If you're inquiring...

Ty for answering my first question -just wanted to know can i just do a testamentry instead of a whole probate to sell house

You have to probate the Will to get the Court to issue Letters Testamentary. It's one in the same. Chances are that when you go to sell the house...