What can I do if my ex husband refuses to sign the divorce papers when he lives over seas?

So long as service of the divorce complaint was proper, if the other party fails to "sign" or cooperate, you can still go through the Court...

Can I get full physical and legal custody if the father abandoned his children and has had no contact in at least 4 years?

What is "full custody". The distinction between the words "sole" custody and "joint" custody is typically semantics. "Joint custody" means all...

Spousal maintenance is a function of 2 factors, the disparity of your and your husband's incomes, and the length of your marriage. The larger the...

Sorry but I disagree with my colleague. For New York to have jurisdiction for a divorce, you need either: i) to be a resident of the State for a...

How do I go about moving out if state, without my children, but still being able to visit them?

No disrespect to other other attorney's answer, but think his focus was more on his issues than yours. You should file a modification petition,...

Absolutely. If the child continues with you, even though the other parent has an Order of Custody, you should be able to file a modification...

Do I have to list a father on my sons birth certificate when hes born?

A child born during the marriage is presumed to be the child of the married parents. The hospital should not allow you to name someone else as the...

Equitable distribution, the division of assets and debts, as a general principal is based upon 2 dates: the date of your marriage, and the date...

If you are not seeing your child, whether its because the mother is not allowing it to happen, or your child for some reason refuses not to see...

I’ve been divorced for over two years. My ex filed for divorce 3yrs ago.

I agree with Joel. You need to check with your former attorney to determine if a QDRO was prepared and filed at the time of the divorce. If it...