A spouse’s refusal to sign divorce papers may complicate the process, but it does not necessarily prevent a New York divorce. Learn how an uncontested case can become contested and what procedural decisions to discuss with counsel.
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A spouse’s refusal to sign can make an already difficult situation feel uncertain. Many people ask, “Can you get a New York divorce if your spouse refuses to sign?” In general, a spouse’s lack of cooperation does not … Read More about Filing and Service When a Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers
Many people begin a divorce expecting a clear end date. Then disagreements about parenting, support, property, or even the legal grounds for divorce can turn a straightforward filing into a case that lasts a year or longer. … Read More about Contested Divorce in Brooklyn, NY: How Long It Takes
A divorce does not automatically determine what happens to the family residence. For Brooklyn homeowners, the final plan may involve selling the property, one spouse buying out the other, refinancing, transferring an … Read More about How Is a Marital Home Handled in a New York Divorce?