Can 1 lawyer arrange an amicable divorce? arbitraiton style

A lawyer can represent a client, prepare a proposed settlement agreement which can be presented to the other party as long as the other party...

No kids, no property/assets/etc, want to file nocontest. Only SSD income. Do we have to appear in court or can we do this alone?

Steven makes some good points, I would add that there is the option of your Husband hiring an attorney to file, create the documents and settlement...

Can my spouse file for divorce in a state I am not resident of?

Alot depends on the residency requirements of that state in divorce actions. In New York, both parties must be here 1 year or one party for 2...

If I give my ex custody in the divorce, can I just re-file for custody once the divorce is finalized?

If you consent in the divorce to your spouse having custody, in order to seek modification of that agreement and the divorce judgment, you would...

Joint account, legal to withdraw with a civil restraining order in place?

I think a large part would depend upon how the bank account was set up. If if was a guardian account then if all funds were yours and he merely...

Can my sons father make me get rid of my dog?

Since the 18 month old did not suffer any injury, it is unlikely that a court would mandate you get rid of the dog. If the older child's father...

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Family Do we have the legal right to disown our parents and avoid them even out of rebellion if they didn't do anything heinous?

From strictly a family law position in New York State, the court does not have jurisdiction to determine custody of a person who is 18 years or...