New York Family Law Rules
New York Family Law Rules
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Family Law Motions in New York
What is a Motion? A motion is an application or request to the Court, to grant interim relief, usually made during the pendency of an action. Sometimes we call them applications for pendente lite relief.
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Uncontested Divorce in New York
Getting divorced in New York can be a relatively pain free process—if you qualify for an uncontested divorce.
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Validity of Foreign Divorces under New York Law
Divorce laws are different in every country and they may vary depending on regional, state or provincial laws, and even further on local customs, cultures and religion. With this complete lack of uniformity, should US courts recognize foreign divorces? What happens when a New York resident gets divorced in a foreign country?
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The Basics of Annulment in New York
In New York, the court offers two types of legal procedures to end a marriage: traditional divorce and annulment. Continue reading to learn about the grounds and requirements for an annulment in New York.
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New York Child Custody and Relocation
Relocating will surely change a child's relationship to each parent and possibly to extended family, friends, school, and community. Thus, New York courts review relocation cases very carefully to make sure that the child's best interests will be served by the move.
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New York Equitable Distribution & Divorce: FAQ
When couples divorce in New York, the court will divide marital property and debt by using an equitable distribution method. Equitable distribution requires judges to split the marital estate in a way that's fair to both spouses, but that doesn't always mean it's a 50/50 split.
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New York Divorce: Dividing Property
If you're getting divorced in New York, do you know what property you get to keep and what you have to split with your spouse? You may also have questions about who will be responsible for the marital debt.
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Get started with an overview of the basic laws and processes in a New York Divorce.
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How Do I File for Divorce in New York?
Filing for divorce on your own in New York is certainly possible, and you can learn the steps and get the forms here. But whether it’s a good idea—that might be a different story.