Q: I have been separated from my spouse for several years. I want to get a divorce on the grounds of adultery. However, I was informed that the time limit is only 5 years. A: David’s Answer: Correct – the statute of limitations for adultery is 5 years. That said, NY now has “no-fault” divorce, which is how 99% of…Read More
Q: I am married for 7 yrs.I own a house for 2 yrs. before I married. I am on ssd. I really don’t have any money. My wife works and doesn’t pay any bills. ALL WE DO IS FIGHT.we don’t get along at all. I want her out of my house and she wont move out. I asked her many…Read More
Q: I have filed a lawsuit against a nursing home where my husband was staying. Because he got a very bad bedsore after he has been there for 3 weeks . A: David’s Answer: It depends on whether you’re a party to the lawsuit. If the money is really his because he suffered the injury, then personal injury awards are…Read More
Q: Spouse left 12 years ago. Do not want to file for divorce. How do I get legal seperation if his whereabouts is unknown? A: David’s Answer: Well, you wouldn’t be able to do a separation agreement – your only option would be to file a court action for separation. The Court will require a P.I. to conduct a “:diligent…Read More
Q: I need to divorce my wife in America I need to know what visa do I use to come back to divorce her she lives in United States I live in Algiers Algeria for now because of my work A: David’s Answer: You don’t necessarily need a visa as it’s possible to get divorced from her without physically being…Read More
Q: My husband claimed that he did it through an agency not to the courthouse how can I find out? A: David’s Answer: Divorces may be processed by agencies, but ultimately they must be filed & approved by the Court. Thus, you can goto the County Clerk’s office in the Supreme Court of the county where either you or he…Read More
Q: I was served divorce papers on Dec 14, 2016. He filed it on Nov 18, 2016. On Dec. 18,2016 he posted pictures of his wedding. David’s Answer: Assuming you were served in NY, then you have up to 20 days to serve and file an Answer. If you were served outside of NY, then you have 30 days. Schedule…Read More
Q: I am separated. I want to make it a legal separation. A: David’s Answer: A “legal separation” usually entails the drafting & execution of a separation agreement. That process usually takes a few months. Schedule a consult with a Bronx Divorce attorney for a full assessmentRead More
