It sounds as if a motion for pendete lite relief was filed. What that means is that you are asking for all of those things but they have not yet been granted. Unfortunately, the courts are still working on limited schedules due to the pandemic so you will have to wait until July to see what... View More

You should file for custody in Family Court if you too are separated. Otherwise you need to file for divorce with an immediate Pendente Lite motion. Talk to a lawyer.

You may remove whatever you want but just be aware that if your wife calls the police they will tell you that you have to leave it and work out who gets what in the divorce.

I am sorry you are going through this.

Here are a few thoughts, and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of considerations:

Do you have any receipts or proof of payment(s)?

Are you still paying for the car?

Why did you register it in his name?

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Home state refers to the last state where the children lived last for 6 months. As the children moved to FL in Feb. that is not the home state if they lived in PR for the previous 6 months. However, if neither of you live in PR then FL will be considered as the home state.

E-courts is sometimes cryptic. Merely because it says there was an appearance doesn't mean there was one - it could be just a tickler in their system. That said, if the case is still uncontested, you need to file the judgment package along with the note of issue. Schedule a consult with a... View More

If there is a provision in the Judgment or your stipulation if you have one that says the retirement account(s) would be split then you can have a QDRO done. If there is no mention of sharing the retirement account(s) then the answer is no.

I suggest that you find a lawyer so that you can get an understanding of your rights and potential responsibilities.

If you can agree on the terms of the divorce - e.g., equitable distribution, spousal maintenance, custody if relevant, etc. - through private negotiations with each other, then you may be able to proceed with the formal divorce process in an uncontested capacity. This can essentially amount to no... View More

I recommend you consult with an attorney to discuss the most appropriate strategy. Generally, a divorce starts with the service of a Summons on your spouse, but there are important considerations that you should discuss with an attorney. These considerations vary depending on whether there are... View More

He cannot force you to make a change if you do not want to. He can bring the matter to court and the court will decide what is in the children's best interests. You should be aware, that the usual visitation schedule is every other weekend and 1 night for dinner each week. You can however... View More

Did you get a step-parent adoption through the court? If she adopted the child then she can get joint custody.

You don't have to wait for a divorce, if your husband has stopped supporting you, you should go down to your local Family Court and file for support. Any support order would be retroactive to the date you filed your application so the sooner you file the better.

You haven't supplied enough information for a good answer. Since the house was bought together they each own the house. Based upon the limited information provided, your daughter should not move out at this time. It is highly recommended that she seek a consultation with an attorney where... View More

Merely filing the divorce does next-to-nothing. You'd then need to have the papers served, file an affidavit of service, and then submit the Judgment Package (assuming the other side defaults. You may wish to call a NYC Divorce Attorney for a full assessment.

You would have to read the agreement. Most agreement have a clause that says that the agreement can be changed only by a writing subscribed in the same manner as the original agreement. Take the agreement to an attorney and let them read it and discuss the changes you want to make to see if it... View More

Your father would have to file a petition for a change of custody. You would have to tell the judge that you want to live with your father and why.

Without reviewing the exact structure of your agreement, if it says your husband needed to buy you out, then it seems to me like - if you're disputing same - he'd need to produce evidence of the payment. That said, with something so significant, one would think there'd be a cashed... View More

You can file a petition to change your name with the court. It is a relatively simple form that you can download from the court website. As for divorced people, every NY divorce judgement includes an order allowing the person to change their name back to their previous name.

The Violence Against Women's Act protects non-resident aliens from deportation or denial of status when a divorce is based on domestic violence during the marriage. I have cancelled many such cases in the past.