I paid a lawyer for my divorce the lawyer has been disbarred and is not returning my calls I have no paperwork what can I do?

Send a certified letter requesting your file.

Submitting a Verified Complaint in NY Supreme Court and Default Judgment.

20 days if the Defendant was personally served. If Defendant was served by some other method, then Defendant has 30 days to serve an Answer.

The court cannot force you to take your children to church. Your refusal to do so should not have any impact on the ultimate outcome of your case.

Default Judgment in civil case opportunity lost, but why?

Default judgments are frequently vacated. Allowing the Defendant to submit an Answer that would otherwise be untimely is often a wise decision.

How to file for a divorce when other party lives in a different state

As long as you meet NY's residency requirements, you can file for divorce in NY and have your spouse served out of state.

You will likely have to do no less than 2/3 of the sentence.

Can I press charges against someone...

You can contact the District Attorney but the actions you have mentioned are not criminal.

How long does it take once a 440.10 is submitted to find out if it was approved or denied?

The judge will review your motion and issue a decision within a few months.

Contact the clerk's office at the court where you entered your plea.

Is child support garnishment post divorce automatic, or do I need to follow up?

You will need to provide copies of the orders to the support collection unit and they will eventually garnish your ex's salary. The process can...