Your daughter's income doesn't have anything to do with alimony

Religious marriages do not count as marriages unless the presiding minister/pastor/rabbi/imam is licensed by the state to marry people. Thus, if a rabbi/imam has the state licensure (as a judge or a clerk) to file marriage documents with the state, there is a valid civil marriage. Only civil... Read more »

There is no such thing in NY law as "Occupation Rent". Basically she is a co-owner so you can not collect rent from her. You can move in there if you desire since there is no order forbidding it. You can file for divorce but be aware that you will likely pay her significant support... Read more »

This is posted in the New York forum so I will answer assuming this is a New York case. If you ignore the Summons, you will lose by default and she will get whatever she is asking for and you will have no say. Talk to a lawyer.

A notice of pendency expires after 3 years if not extended. A motion is required if a title company is requiring it, and the other side does not consent.

Custody and visitation rights end at 18. The court has no jurisdiction over those issues after 18. Child support, however, terminates at 21.

Even though there is a statute that presumes a need for counsel fees for the non-moneyed spouse (Domestic Relations Law §237), judicial expertise is needed once the non-moneyed spouse makes a motion for fees. Many judges do not know they can award counsel fees, and many judges use the withholding... Read more »

She has a right to subpoena the records and they will likely comply. This will likely be at her expense. How far back depends. Clearly things that are maritalk property are available for appraisal and equitable distribution in a divorce. Talk to your attorney.

It means that the RJI hasn't been filed yet.

If there is a court "order" for alimony, the other payor is obligated to pay until the court order is over or vacated. If they stop working or retire early, they are still obligated to make the payment and failure to do so can be punished by contempt of court.

As is usual for a question to come from a convoluted proceeding like a New York divorce, there is a confusion taking place here that only a visit to a law office can unravel. We’ll try our best with what we have.

An uncontested divorce means both sides do not contest a distribution of... Read more »

You should try contacting Legal Aid to see if they will represent you.

If an uncontested is fully filed then an RJI would likely already be filed. A Judgment can not be signed unless an RJI is filed.

NOI is Note of Issue. That is the form that says to the court that the case is ready for final resolution or trial. It is required in all cases. The court website simply says it was due and it was filed. If everything else required was filed, it just needs to go.up to a judge for signature.

It depends on the agreement of the divorce or the court order. If she was entitled to a share of the sale, regardless of the deed being signed, unless there was a subsequent agreement in writing, or court order, then that is what is owed.

The Majauskas formula is 50% × years of service credit accrued during marriage (numerator)÷ total service credit at time of retirement (denominator). As we are not told the date of marriage (presented by way of an assumption of 30 years), the asker can do his own math.

Causing money from... Read more »

Such a request may go unanswered. Divorce requires an assumption of risk by the attorney that can cost plenty. Sanctions are freely administered by judges, and lawyers will not fund sanctions for the pro bono client. Experts may be needed, and again, lawyers will not fund those.

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Given the bar minimum facts presented here, the wife was well within her rights to use a marital income (both parties have a share in one party's income) to facilitate the immigration of the wife's mother. The wife also has a share in the marital residence and as such, can invite her... Read more »

The asker should retain an accountant to do her taxes and should retain counsel to prosecute her divorce. All of the legal nuances written into New York's divorce law require professional assistance. There is no way to self-prosecute without making huge, life-impacting errors.

You should appear in court on the return day of the summons. At that time, you can ask the judge to assign a lawyer to you without charge if you meet the low income criteria. You can also contact the local bar association for recommendations.