Legal Question in Family Law in New York

New York State:
February - wife files for divorce in county she lives in, doesn't have husband served.
May - husband files for divorce in county HE lives in, has wife served.
May - wife writes letter informing husband SHE filed first
June - HER papers arrive in mail proving she DID file in Feb.
3 days later, she moves to a third county but won't give husband address.
What are his options to getting this over with?
(It is possible she had the court's permission to serve him via registered mail - we are assuming it was a legal service)
should he mail his defendant affidavit directly to the original court? does he have to cancel his own proceedings? Court clerks seem to feel this is a personal, not procedural, question and won't give "advice". I just want to know the LEGAL OPTIONS, not "which is best".
Thank you

Asked on 6/26/12, 7:18 am

Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

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No, he should not mail his affidavit anywhere.

His appropriate response depends on what it was with which he was served. An affidavit is neer the correct answer.

He should consult a local divorce attorney and bring the papers in for review.

Answered on 6/26/12, 7:21 am

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