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answered on Nov 30, 2012
Hello. What happened? Did you not show up at the hearing and as a result there was a default judgment?
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answered on Nov 30, 2012
Hello. To get an index # an summons and complaint has to be signed by you and can be immediately filed with the clerk. Then, it has to be served on your spouse. What happened?
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Allan Wolk
answered on Nov 30, 2012
Yes, depending on the circumstances and where the money came from to buy the house.
Call me and I will go into detail when you give me all the facts. Free telephone consulation.
845 634 8179. And, see my website: www.wolk-divorce-attorney.com
Allan Wolk
answered on Nov 30, 2012
Hello. I saw part of your question. If she lost the appeal, then you are okay. Call me for a
free telephone consultation. 845 634 8179. See my website: www.wolk-divorce-attorney.com
Allan Wolk
answered on Nov 30, 2012
To get an uncontested divorce in NYS all other matters---custody, visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, equitable distribution, etc. have to be settled or adjudicated first. Has this been done?
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answered on Nov 30, 2012
You can file in family court in your jurisdiction. You will have to show that your spouse has been in violation of the prior order. Call me for a free consultation. 845 634 8179.
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answered on Nov 30, 2012
Hi, you will have the right to a marital portion of his retirement account, plus other equitable distribution rights For example, if you are married for 20 years and he has been a teamster for 15 years, you are entitled to one-half his pension. This will given to you by a court order and you... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2012
I need more information to help you. You can call me for a free consultation at 845 634 8179
See my website at www.wolk-divorce-attorney.com
Allan Wolk
answered on Nov 30, 2012
No, you do not have to be separated prior to getting a divorce. We now have no fault--irretrievable breakdown of the marriage for 6 months or more. You can get a divorce right away. Call me for a free consultation and I will tell you all you have to know. 845 634 8179. Also, see my website on... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2012
First, consult with an attorney. If you have children and/or assets, you will need an agreement and divorce documents. If your spouse agrees, you can also do divorce mediation which is rapid, inexpensive and as painless as possible. Call me for a free consultation. 845 634 8179. See me... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2012
Don't panic. You can either ask the court for an extension or temporarily answer the summons by
yourself, saying that you are handling it pro se. Then, get an attorney who will contact the court and
the other attorney with a notice of appearance. A summons does not mean that... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2012
Hello. There are several steps that have to be followed. You have to show the court that you made a diligent effort to locate your spouse. Use of the internet can help here. If you find him, he can be served.
If not, then a petition has to be filed showing your efforts and asking for... View More
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