Legal Question in Family Law in New York

In NY if one party of a divorce case does not want the divorce and refuses to sign papers does the divorce not become finally??

What then happens?


Asked on 9/09/10, 11:15 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

In New York that is a default and the moving party can be divorced.

Read more
Answered on 9/14/10, 12:02 pm
David Centeno The Law Office of David Centeno, PLLC

If the party refuses to sign and does not respond then you can get a default.

Read more
Answered on 9/14/10, 12:26 pm
Steve Brodsky Esq. CheapNewYorkLLC.com

The above answers do not mention one crucial detail: Default can only occur if the defendant has been personally (and legally) served.

Read more
Answered on 9/15/10, 5:25 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in New York