Q: So my ex signed the papers, and my lawyer filed it with the court on August 11th, 2022. It was an uncontested divorce, no kids or property shared. Basically no fault and just a very simple split. He wants nothing, I want nothing. I just want to know the realistic timeline that I'm going to have to wait for…Read More
Q: Getting separated from wife. She wants spousal support. I pay child support from a previous relationship. Can I deduct the child support from my income? A: The way the statute reads, it's technically payment of maintenance (a/k/a spousal support) which gets deducted form income before calculating child support. Often times, however, cases resolve themselves by doing the reverse calculation…Read More
Q: If my sons mother loses her job and isn't actively seeking another and we have equal shared custody, what can I do? 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…Read More
Q: Are there any circumstances where visitation rights don't end at 18? I was told they end at 21, but I don't believe it. A: There are no circumstances under which jurisdiction to modify/enforce visitation can be extended beyond age 18 in New York. For a full assessment, contact a Bronx Divorce Attorney.Read More
Q: Can me and my spouse get a divorce if we live together? A: The short answer is yes. Indeed, you may even terminate the marriage & continue to live with each other thereafter. For a full assessment, schedule a consult with a Bronx Divorce Attorney.Read More
Q: "I got divorced in Dominican Republic but none of us went there. We were married in NY but when we got divorced we were living in Florida. I moved back to NY and he stayed in Florida and he lives in a house that we both bought while we were married.. Now people are telling me I'm not divorced…Read More
Q: "After almost 2 years my ex is still unwilling to agree to a divorce settlement despite the fact that we have no property, spousal support assets/debts etc. to consider. We only have child support for our 8 year old child. I wanted to know if I could ask the court based on all the discovery submitted by way of…Read More
Q: I am divorced and my ex wife is in agreement to get removed from the deed. Can anything be done without going to court? A: If the issue was addressed in your divorce settlement agreement, then you must abide by the agreement, or do a modified version. If the issue was not addressed - and there's consent - then…Read More
Q: My spouse and I have been separated, he's moved on and I want a divorce. I was told that I'd need his social security number, but he refuses to give it. A: Yes - if children aren't an issue in the case, then file an application with your judgment package requesting the Court dispense with the need to submit…Read More
Q: We plan to pursue a No-fault divorce in Bronx supreme court and in our situation we have no children and not shared assets/liabilities and no maintenance/spousal support. We only have our individual savings accounts, which we would like to keep to ourselves as we both are employed. In such a situation is it required for us to create a…Read More
