Mother and son dies with Tenancy in Common. Does wife get house?

I believe the concept of "separate property" relates only to divorce actions and not to estates. The Estates Powers and Trusts Law says that when...

My husband and I never got a legal seperation. But we have been apart for 22 years. Can I go ahead and file for divorce?

New York has no-fault divorce so all you have to show is an irretrievable breakdown in the marriage for more than 6 months and you can file for...

Can I get divorced after over a year of being legally separated?

She can refuse, but with no-fault as the grounds and the fact that you are already legally separated, if you have complied with all the terms of...

Want to give my1/2 of house to sibling,house pd in full what diff. between bargain/sale deed w/wo convenant? cant afford lawyer.

Bargain & Sale Deed with covenants or a Warranty Deed with covenants are the standard. If you want to give one-half your house to your sibling,...

Need to know the law concerning divorce and assets

Everything that is acquired during the marriage is considered marital property subject to equitable distribution. The exceptions to this are...

Can I be relieved of my child support to my son's mother if he is 19, not living with his mother and is working?

If he is over the age of 18, not in college and not living at home, he is emancipated. In order to stop the support, you will need to file a...

Can I move out of my mothers out and into my Grandmothers?

It depends on your age. If you are a minor and your parents don't consent, your grandmother would have to file a petition for custody and it is...

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If i put a check from my separate property account into my wifes separate property account, her account become marital property?

Whether co-mingling property makes it a marital asset is not always simple to determine. It will depend on whether you can trace the value of the...

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If divorced, and agree on division of our assets, then is this legal and we wont be affected by equitable distribution law?

Equitable distribution can be resolved either by agreement of the parties or by a Judge. If you come to an agreement that was fairly negotiated,...

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Does tuition count as child support in new york state

Generally no, with the possible exception of payment for housing while at college. I suggest speaking to a local attorney about your specific facts.