Q: We have been married for 32 years, I found out he was having an affair and he packed his bags and left the country to be with this women. I am a stay at home mother to our three boys. He has cut off everything, he has a house under his name that we rent out. Would...
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Divorce, how is a Interspousal transfer deed or quit claim deed different in Westchester county, New York?
Q: Facing divorce, I pay my spouse out. We are both on deed, only me on mortgage. Is Interspousal transfer deed or quit claim deed any different in transfer tax in NY? Will this cause re assessment of property tax, make it go higher? How it might affect the selling of...
I’ve got some questions about spousal support or maintenance before divorce.
Q: haven't filed yet but I think my husband might soon. I don't work and haven't in a while. I'm dependent on my husband for money but her had cut me off and depleted our joint checking account. A: Whether you'd qualify for maintenance is dependent on a variety of...
How is spousal abandonment defined ?
Q: Got married in May of 2016 and though my wife changed her mailing address to my house via her NYS drivers license she never moved in the house. She has all other documentation (credit cards and personal checking account) addressed to her mothers home. I added her...
The time varies – in Westchester it’s usually 1-3 months. But in part the time varies based on backlog as well as whether the papers were complete & in the correct order. Call a Westchester Uncontested Divorce Attorney for more info.
Q: So me and my soon to be ex-wife decided we did not want to go through the terrible reality of fighting in court and actually have a very functional relationship. So we decided to go the uncontested route, in doing so I hired a lawyer and we drew up a 70 page...
How long will my uncontested divorce take?
Q: I've submitted paperwork for uncontested divorce 4 months ago and didn't hear anything back from the court. How long does the uncontested divorce usually take? A: The time varies - in Westchester it's usually 1-3 months. But in part the time varies based on backlog...
Am I required to provide my ex husband with proof of payment from a divorce agreement?
Q: Based on the divorce agreement my ex husband had to buy me out of the house. We both can not find proof of payment. If we go to court will I be required to sign a document stating he paid me for the buy out? A: Without reviewing the exact structure of your...
If my sons mother loses her job and isn’t actively seeking another and we have equal shared custody, what can I do.
Q: I'd like to petition the court for full custody. A: Financial ability to support a child is but 1 factor in a custody determination. There are numerous others which need to be analyzed, including length of time the agreement's been in place, compliance therewith,...
hi. i have an 11 month old daughter. i would like to leave my husband because he’s verbally abusive. can i do that?
Q: i live in new york and i have been married for a year and a half. our daughter is 11 months old. i cant live with my husband any longer due to his anger problems towards me and her. he is very verbally abusive and he grabs my child way from me. am i allowed to take...
Do I get the money back from my ex spouses portion from my retirement?
Q: New York is taking out a percentage of my retirement to my x spouse. They take it out every month however my x spouse doesn’t do anything with. It is just staying in the ny account. Since she doesn’t touch it. Would I by chance get it back if she does nothing with...
