Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Judge askes for Inquisition

After many court visits with my ex-wife, our house still has not been sold. My ex-wife stalls, or does not show up. She has been in contempt of court twice. This time, the judge ordered and inquisition to remove her name from the house deed so that the house could be sold without her. Please explain what an inquisition is and how it can benefit me.


Asked on 6/28/01, 12:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Garry Hanlon

Re: Judge askes for Inquisition

An inquest is nothing more than a fact finding hearing

What you really want is for the Court to appoint

a Referee to sign on behalf of your wife. This

is a complicated and expensive proceeding, but

is the only way to pass clear title unless a miracle

occurs and your wife suddenly cooperates

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Answered on 7/03/01, 8:54 pm


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