Q- Could they have lost the paperwork ? A- It's hard to say as it depends on the status of your case. Generally if a trial was held on the support issue, then the Magistrate presumptively has up to 60 days from the date summations & transcripts were submitted to him/her. Even so, that time-frame may be extended for…Read More
Q- Divorce order from South Carolina and spouse lives in New York and is in default need to get order in New York to enforce it. A- It depends on what issue. If you're looking to enforce a S.C. order regarding custody, visitation or child support in NY, you'd need to first "register" the order in Family Court before…Read More
Q- House is co-owned, mortgage is shared. She was supposed to list the home per agreement in April. She has ignored requests to list the home for sale and has tried to secure a mortgage but has been denied. She is ignoring requests to list the house as stated in the divorce agreement for the past six months. I would…Read More
Q- Currently we both in Colombia and I am seeking a divorce and will be traveling back alone . I own the co op apt solely brought prior to the marriage . What are my rights if she returns in the states? A- If Colombia was the place of marriage, she's a resident of Colombia & does not have…Read More
Q- Judge ruled she gets to keep the car. But the car is registered in husband name. A month later the wife didn’t registered the car in her name. So the ex husband went and took the plates off the car without telling her. A- The courts tend to frown upon such "self-help" methods. The proper thing for him…Read More
Q: I got married 2 years ago. During that time my spouse never cohabited with me. There was always some excuse or another. I even suggested moving to his state and there still was always an excuse. I think he got married to me to circumvent immigration laws. It was painfully obvious during our immigration interview when he couldn't answer…Read More
Q:Seeking divorce: I am the wife and principal bread winner. Husband is a cocaine addict and I just discovered he is selling drugs from our home. We've been estranged, living in separate rooms 5+ years. I'm under cancer care for the last two years. Our child is over 21 but still lives at home. She's a 1L in law school.…Read More
Q: Divorce order from South Carolina and spouse lives in New York and is in default need to get order in New York to enforce it. How would I go about transferring it? A: It depends on what issue. If you're looking to enforce a S.C. order regarding custody, visitation or child support in NY, you'd need to first "register"…Read More
Q: Currently we both in Colombia and I am seeking a divorce and will be traveling back alone . I own the co op apt solely brought prior to the marriage . What are my rights if she returns to the states? A: In Colombia was the place of marriage, she's a resident of Colombia & does not have any…Read More
Q: My husband and I have lived apart since we got married. He lives in MD and I live in NY. He provides no monetary support, conversely, I have shelled out thousands of dollars over the course of the marriage. I haven't seen him physically since May 2022 when he visited for his birthday. We do not have conjugal relations,…Read More
