How long does it take for a divorce mediation to finalize our divorce ?

The time it takes to get to an agreement in mediation depends on a number of factors. These include the complexity of the issues that need to be...

DivorceTax issues. I was forced to sell our home due to divorce, received a $24K settlement, now I am told I have to pay taxes.

You should consult a tax professional if you believe you are getting incorrect information on that end. As it relates to transfers of property as a...

Do I need to serve my wife with the preliminary declarations of disclosure before I can file for a default?

Yes. The court will reject your request if you have not served her with your disclosures and filed your declaration re service of disclosures. If...

I'm so sorry for your trauma and this difficult transition. My colleagues are absolutely correct. It is a good thing to try to resolve your case...

The process about selling the house in a divorce

The anxiety and confusion you are experiencing is completely normal. Getting educated helps reduce that anxiety and confusion. I will not repeat...

Can I take half of the monies in our joint account when I file for divorce?

First and foremost, you really need to prepare yourself and your family for what appears will be a very high conflict transition. Number one is...

Is there ramifications for attorney's who do not declare their fees in form FL-150?

This section is necessary if that party is requesting that the other party pay his/her legal fees, or any portion of them. It really does not...

Does a pension from previous employer have to be joined as well as the current employer in a divurce action?

Pensions don't usually merge or carry over, since these are essentially credits for future income, rather than money in an account (like an IRA,...

Please let me know if you need to know any other factors to calculate spousal support.

Spousal support is a very hotly contested issue in many divorce. There's a lot of emotion wrapped around it. If you are going to dispute this issue...

Who is responsible for initiating resolution of those sections; filing the RFO? What would be the proper course of action?

Reserving jurisdiction of the court means that anything not resolved, or ambiguous, or omitted can be returned to the court for the court to make...