The answer is YES, you can file for divorce here in NY. There are basic jurisdictional requirements that I believe you will be able to satisfy,...

How long does it take to change adult last name in NYC?

If you want to change your last name to something that is Not your maiden name, whether you are getting divorced or not, you'll have to file the...

The entire legal system (the police, the DA's office including the assigned ADA, the private investigators that the DA's office uses) are all aware...

Can I speak with an attorney about Partner Abandonment?

I have handled approx. 300 combined Divorce & Family Court cases in my career & have never heard of such a principle. This question does not even...

What are potential lesser charges that a judge can give my cousin, who recently got an aggravated DWI in the state of New York?

Many people believe that if a defendant is a productive person (supervisor at work, Honor Roll Student, does volunteer work, Dean's List, etc.),...

Is it legal to use an order of protection as means to get Dad to give up joint custody?

I have dealt with this exact situation before many times & I can sympathize with your frustration. It is absolutely NOT ethical or legal for any...

If I was married in Las Vegas in a Chapel do I need to fill out the Removal of Barriers to Remarriage?

Anytime I represent a plaintiff in a divorce case, regardless of whether the couple was married in a religiously ceremony at the start (or let's...

The answer is YES, absolutely you can resume the use of your maiden name immediately. The standard Judgment of Divorce document (it is the only...

How long does it usually take after the AOS interview (EB1, interview in New York)?

This is not a LL-T question, so Ill change the category to Immigration law. You should be patient b/c all lawyers are experiencing delays since...

In NY can you file an answer after the 20 days has passed and after RJI was filed in a divorce action?

You need to file an Answer (with or without a Counterclaim) and mail/fax it to your husband's lawyer. In most instances, you would need someone...