Hire an attorney. Contested divorce cases require appearances. Uncontested divorces can be filed online but the paperwork is extensive and complicated. If you want it done and done correctly, hire an attorney.

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answered on Apr 27, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your predicament. You should try the Columbia County Legal Aid Society: https://www.lawhelpny.org/organization/legal-aid-society-of-northeastern-new-york-al

Absolutely nothing. A spouse MAY resume their prior name but there is no requirement they do so.

Much depends on the wording of your divorce. Spousal support ends on a date certain as spelled out in the divorce. Child support ends at 21 or upon emancipation. If he is in violation then a court case in Family Court should not cost the numbers you are being quoted. What county is this in?... View More

Without a court order your rights are not spelled out. You need to go to court for an order. Soeak to a lawyer.

Child Support and mortgage payments are not related unless a court order specifically says so.

You never have to sign anything. You can contest the divorce. As far as your share of the property, there is a presumption that any property bought during the marriage is marital property subject to equitable distribution. It can be rebutted. you need to speak to a local matrimonial attorney to... View More

First you said your husband sigbed papers. Were these a Stipulation of Settlement? There are many papers that have to be prepared and signed by the parties. Then you said you made changes and signed. Did you do so after your husband signed those papers? If so your husband needs to approve that... View More

Unfortunately, the answer is yes you can be put in jail. You failed to follow the order and thus you disobeyed the court. There is law that says since you didn't pay per the order, anything you did pay was a gift. I strongly urge you to get an attorney to represent you on this matter.

you say he sent you papers that you signed, however without knowing more about the papers, what they were, etc, your question cannot be answered here. If you have a copy of the papers, take them to a lawyer for review so you know what if anything you have to do.

What you need is a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order) signed by the judge AFTER the language has been approved by the retirement plan. See a lawyer to get help with this as it should have been done at the time of the divorce.

If you are in immediate danger call 911

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233

Safe Horizon contact is 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

There is also Freedom House (domestic violence shelter for victims of domestic violence and their families)

212-400-6470... View More

You should see a divorce lawyer. Depending on your respective income there can be an award of spousal support.

Its unfortunate what is happening. In regard to the IRA, you will have to file a motion for contempt for his failure to follow through. In regard to visitation, if you have a schedule set out in an order and your ex refuses to follow the order then you will have to file for contempt for that as... View More

Based upon the information given in your question, it is impossible to give you an educated answer. You have to read the agreement and see what is says about when you get your share. If you are still unsure, then take the agreement to an attorney and have him review it with you.

Child support is not interchangeable with any other payments. If he is court ordered to pay the child support than he must continue to do so or be held in violation, or even contempt. Whether he pays the mortgage is a separate issue. If he is court ordered in the divorce to pay the mortgage as... View More

The statute (FCA 451(3)(b)) simply states child support is modifiable - among other reasons - once every 3 years from when the order was "entered, last modified or adjusted." Implicitly, this means any aspect of the order. This doesn't mean the order from 2021 cannot be adjusted in... View More

Not sure what the question really is. There is no limit on how often a support order can be modified. A child support order may be modified every 3 years or upon a change in the non-custodial parent's income of 15%. Any change to the original order is considered a modification.

You do not enforce it against the POA, you enforce it against the ex spouse. You file a petition in Family Court or in Supreme Court. Talk to an attorney.