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Let them PROVE you either abandoned them (actually or contructively), treated them cruelly or inhumanly, committed adultery, have been imprisonned for three years or more, or signed a separation agreement.
I got an email from someone who saw my ad on Craigslist asking me whether he had to get a separation before he got a divorce in New York State. The answer is no. You can first get separated and convert that separation into a divorce a year later, assuming both parties have “substantially complied” …
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As far as a divorce goes, you will probably end up signing a stip with your spouse at some point before, during or even after trial. A stipulation is a signed agreement that is notarized between spouses. It usually details the terms of the agreement. Usually attorneys use the short form of the word, “stip” …
The only difference between a contested and uncontested divorce is that in a contested situation, the parties do not agree on the grounds or terms or both and so they need a lawyer/court to help them iron out the details. In an uncontested situation, the parties agree on terms. However, the parties may still decide …
Read moreContested and Uncontested divorce in New York: What's the difference?
Under New York divorce law, you have to have a reason that the court recognizes in order to get a divorce. You can’t just say, “we don’t get along and so we want to divorce.” In other words, there is no “irreconcilable differences” or “no fault” divorce in New York. You have to, for lack …
There are people who are inexperienced with divorce and make the mistake of thinking its the time to let all the dirty laundry in their marriage hang out. They pay a sizable retainer and then they proceed to call their attorney night and day to divulge every single horrible thing their wife or husband did …
The amount of child support is fixed by statute as a percentage of gross income for the first $80,000 as follows: 17 % for one child 25 % for two children 29% for three children 31% for 4 children But the court can order a variance from the statute under certain circumstances. Refusing to pay …
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