Q: She has been calling my job initiating I’m having an affair with an associate which is clearly not through trying to get me terminated from work and calling my cell phone and texting nonstop using extremely vulgar language A: You’re best advised to file for an order of protection as well as a divorce case. The sooner you terminate…Read More
Q: Divorced July 18th 2018. I was to sign over deed after 7 days. Which I complied and did with attorneys. As of today I’m still on mortgage. Stipulation agreement states that if he hasn’t complied after 120 days that I’m able to force sale of home. Question is how would I force the sale? A: You may need to…Read More
Q: My wife and I just signed our divorce stipulation agreement. When is it binding? What are next steps before we are legally divorced? What is the realistic timeframe? A: The agreement is generally “binding” upon signing. The next steps are submission of the Judgment package – and then the Judge signing the Judgment of Divorce which officially divorces you.…Read More
Q: Our agreement is final and signed, my lawyer filed the papers with the court. Now we are just waiting for the judge to sign and the clerk to enter. How long does this typically take? I read on this site that it depends on the county with the boroughs being a long wait but with Westchester being pretty quick.…Read More
Q: X told many lies during deposition and I never got a copy. Two years later he is pulling more nonsense and wants our divorce stipulation agreement changed about his life insurance policy and I’m receiving emails from my X attorney. I want copy to stop nonsense and possibly get arrears due to me. He left marital home two years…Read More
A: If you file an order to show cause to force a sale of the home, and he doesn’t have the money to reimburse your counsel fees up-front, then most likely the court will just order that the fees be taken from his share of the home equity. Schedule a consult with a White Plains Divorce attorney for a full…Read More
A: E-mails would not constitute a “legally-binding agreement.” That said, if the case went to trial, e-mails may be introduced into evidence against the person. Schedule a consult with a White Plains Divorce attorney for a full assessment.Read More
A: Not sure – it may be that a hard copy original needs to be submitted to the DMV. Otherwise, i wouldn’t understand the rationale for “mail” communication & thus you or your attorney should ask for the rationale. For a 2d opinion, call a Westchester Divorce Attorney to schedule a consult.Read More
Q: We have a divorce decree and length of the alimony was for 6 years. He has been paying it for 3 years & then decided to stop. I’ve a filed an order to show cause and we meet with the judge this week. Will the judge order him to pay? A: The Judge can not only order him to…Read More
Q: Can you put a divorce on hold in the state of New York after papers have been filed? If so, how much ? A: You’re not supposed to, as the courts ruled requiring the parties to either resolve the case or file for a contested case within 4 months. That said, rarely does the clerk office police such matters.…Read More
