Assets distribution during divorce

The short answer is yes. Title is irrelevant in the division of marital assets. All assets accumulated during the marriage are marital, unless...

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Can someone be legally married to someone else in New York if they married their cousin for immigration purposes 24 years ago?

A divorce is always required to terminate a legal and valid marriage. You cannot marry someone else or have a second valid marriage if you are...

Child Support overseas

You can and should go to Family Court immediately and file a petition seeking to prevent him from removing your child from the country. When you...

House proceeds during divorce

Yes, you can make that claim. You have the burden of proof to show that your separate funds went towards the purchase of the house. You will have...

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We are going through a divorce. If I have a seperate checking account on my name only, can my spouse claim half of it?

If you opened the account before an action for divorce was filed, or if the source of the funds was funds earned or saved during the marriage, then...

I signed prenuptial 13 days prior to wedding no attorney present told we wouldn't get married if I didn't sign

A prenuptial agreement is a binding contract. However, there are valid reasons to ask for the agreement to be set aside. Those reasons can...

Should i tell immigration im separated but we not divorcing for now.

You need to consult with an attorney who can answer immigration questions first and then move on to address whether you will obtain a formal...

I got married in 1989 we split up in 1990 do i need to file for divorce

Yes, you need to actually be divorced or you cannot remarry. Your second marriage would be invalid. You are risking significant problems with...

Yes, you can. But, if you later seek a divorce based upon living separate and apart pursuant to a separation agreement, you can run into a...

My husband and I have been married for 3 years but together for 10. He knew all along he was gay and just told me. Can I sue him

You can sue for divorce. You may also want to consider an annulment. ----- Reply message -----