Could this potentially be treated as a 17 year marriage, and she would be entitled to half of all my retirement accounts, etc?

This is a fact-intensive situation. Find an attorney with whom to consult and then give it your best shot with a separation date of 2001. Just...

Ex could waste a year dragging his feet and it has already been 9 months. Ex throws hissy & judge gives more time. Help!

Although the passage of time can be frustrating, be assured that this will not go on forever. I would recommend taking his deposition, even in...

Seeking advice.

You will need to file a petition for guardianship. Gather all of the documents that are available to you and then meet with an attorney to review...

Why would the opposing party have a court date without us being informed?

I agree with the prior answer. Get a copy of the proof of service. Sometimes people will pretend that they served someone (who will not show up...

What actions can we take to get our harassing neighbor to stop her behavior towards us?

I can't think of a "more official route" that won't cost thousands of dollars. I think that what she's doing potentially constitutes a cause of...

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How can we avoid custody of the child?

It's unclear how you are related to the child, whether you are over 18 years of age, and why your mother can't take care of the child. You need to...

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

Unless you have significant reasons for asking for spousal support, you're not going to get permanent spousal support in the judgment based on the...

Child Support Modification

I would have also sent a notice in lieu of subpoena asking them to bring financial documents to the court, such as bank statements and payroll...

My husband move out of our house about 5 weeks ago. I would like to proceed forward with a divorce but need to know my rights

He is entitled to at least the reimbursement of his down payment. Keep in mind that a 10-year marriage isn't automatically considered a long term...

My 16 year old daughter wants to move in with her uncle in upstate NY to go to school

I believe you will have to find out what the law is on this in New York.