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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: How do I find out if I"m divorced?

I was ousted from my apt by my daughter,separated from my husband then served with divorce papers. I

I don't want divorce don't believe he wants one either.It was initiated by my daughter What should I do?

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answered on Jul 21, 2020

You can contest grounds by putting in an answer. your husband and you would appear with your lawyers at a preliminary conference and there without your daughters presence you can confront husband with whether he desires a divorce.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for New York on
Q: I have two kids. My soon to be ex husband is petitioning for full custody for one, and I for both. Lets say the court

grants full custody to him for one of the kids, and I full custody for the other. Will he not be be responsible to pay child support for the child in my custody?

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answered on Jul 21, 2020

Yes. But that is the simple answer. In New Your Its dependent on Income . Each party would owe child support for one child under the formula set forth in Section 249 of the Domestic Relations law. That Is 17% of gross income from all sources less FICA. The court would figure out the support... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for New York on
Q: How much on average does it cost for a qdro attorney in NY?

2 qdro’s are needed

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answered on Jul 6, 2020

it depends a simple QDRO is approx $750 a complex 1500 most are simple so long as the majuskas formula is spread on the record.

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Q: What happens a husband takes Out 401k funds prior to divorce being filed (at age 60-NY)

What happens if my husband and I separate and he purposely Files for divorce at the age of 60 and withdraws his 401k funds in case I later file for divorce?

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answered on May 29, 2020

Nothing substantial. He must account for the funds. Under eligible distribution you are entitled to a share that was acquired during the marriage. Majauskas v majauskas sets the formula. The months of employment over the months of the marriage x 1/2. That’s the marital share if it was all... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for New York on
Q: I just recently received and DUI(NY) while driving with my girlfriends plate? What’s the worse case scenario?

Improper plates is 1 of the charges

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answered on May 21, 2020

The worst case is a Misdemeanor criminal conviction,a loss of license ,a 6 Month revocation and a jail term. That is if you haven't had a prior DWI Under those facts ,it would be a felony which is hard to overcome and could mean Jail of 1-4 years and a thousand dollar fine. However with a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Legal Advice for Criminal Possession of Firearm

I was stopped driving a friend’s car. She was drunk, we switched I drove. We were stopped with a loaded gun. I recently got it for protection. I live in Rochester, NY it’s dangerous. I work in healthcare for 5 years. I’ve been a medical liason and now I work with children. I don’t have any... View More

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answered on May 12, 2020

There are many issues in the question. Primarily the first question is the stop. Were you violating any laws. once past that, you have to look at the Debour factors. Was there any fact which escalated the intrusion of a traffic stop to allow for a search and seizure of the weapon . People v Garcia... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Hi I wanted to know if I had a criminal case in 2004 that was acquitted is it possible to still find the court records?
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answered on Apr 23, 2020

Criminal records are kept by the clerk of the receptive count where a matter is tried . A Acquittal may be filed but sealed as a result of the favorable outcome, A party with proper identification I'm sure could access his or her sealed file.

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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New York on
Q: Can the mediator that mediated our divorce property settlement agreement later represent my spouse to file for our divom
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answered on Apr 21, 2020

That Is not proper. The mediator should be a neutral. However if its a faultless divorce with a fair agreement it may be acceptable, Even though it may be acceptable it has the appearance of impropriety. The leaves a view that the mediator was actually the wife's advocate. You should take... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: What is the best possible plea deal I can get if I was charged with Criminal contempt?

There was no physical contact to the victim just words being exchanged it was in NY Criminal contempt 2 . Would this effect my employment with the DOE?

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answered on Apr 17, 2020

It all depends on the history and your record. In Erie county. for Misdemeanor contempt you can get an ACD Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal as a best case. that means no trouble for 6 months sometimes 1 year and its dismissed. A garden variety plea is to the violation Disorderly Conduct.... View More

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Q: Is it possible to get my loved one released from prison early due to him having high risk asthma During covid-19?
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answered on Apr 8, 2020

It depends on time left and jurisdiction. In the federal courts there is the first step and compassionate Release. In the state if it’s a misdemeanor many DA’s are not opposing release resentence motions. I think if an inmate has diabetes heart problems or asthma or other respiratory issues... View More

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