You should discuss this with a local attorney. Sometimes the failure to communicate and the making of unilateral decisions can be cause to change...

If I gain full custody of my 11 year old daughter in a simple divorce do I need her father's permission to leave the state?

You may not move out of state without either the permission of the father or the permission of the court. Sole custody does not give the right to...

Recieved summons from Amex anyway to avoid a judgement?

They may very well not accept a payment schedule now that a lawsuit has been commenced. Yes, if you owe the money they can obtain a judgment, and...

We have lived together for 4 years, bought cars, lived as his wife, improved my life with his money. Palimony?

There is no such thing as palimony in New York State and no common law marriage. You cannot get support from him if you were never legally...

Income tax form 1099-C Cancellation of debt, after debt is paid off why would it have to be filed on Income tax as income?

If you settled the debt, and paid less than was owed, then the difference between what you owed and what you paid to settle the debt is considered...

I would like to know what's involved in going back to my maiden name after being recently widowed.

Unfortunately, the process is more complicated than changing your last name to your husband's when married or changing it back after divorce. You...

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Am i a ny state resident?

NY will still have jurisdiction. If you do not already have an attorney to represent you in NY, hire one immediately.

How do I proceed if copies of payments I received from a matrimonial judgment could not be entered as evidence in a hearing?

You need to file a Notice of Appeal immediately and see an attorney about your options to re-file or proceed with an appeal. Your documents...

Bankruptcy was closed, debts were discharged, house was sold via tax deed. $10,000 left after tax/fines etc.

It depends on what was done with the home in bankruptcy. If your home was surrendered in the bankruptcy proceeding, then the monies left after...

I HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FROM MY WIFE FOR 8 YEARS I WANT A DIVORCE CAN SHE STILL GET HALF OF MY PROPERTY?

Everything is presumed to be marital until you file for divorce or have a signed, legal separation agreement. Therefore, potentially she could get...