Served with Divorce Papers in NYC

[qwertyone]

Yes it was.

That post was dated BEFORE I met my wife. I deleted it because I didn't want it confused to be part of what's going on now.

 

[qwertyone]

Urgh! He deleted the one where he couldn't be bother to go to court so he ended up with a RO.

Qwertyone...Do NOT delete threads or the volunteers won't help you. We don't bother assisting people who are just going to erase our efforts.

I really hope I didnt delete that one.

 

[qwertyone]

I really hope I didnt delete that one.

If I did you're right, that's pertinent, and it was accidental. Im looking for it now.

 

[qwertyone]

Yes it was.

Urgh! He deleted the one where he couldn't be bother to go to court so he ended up with a RO.

Qwertyone...Do NOT delete threads or the volunteers won't help you. We don't bother assisting people who are just going to erase our efforts.

I can still see that post, I did not delete it
https://forum.freeadvice.com/threads/restraining-order-is-there-any-way-i-can-have-a-judge-reopen-that-so-i-can-contest-it.632240/

 

[Just Blue]

I can still see that post, I did not delete it
https://forum.freeadvice.com/threads/restraining-order-is-there-any-way-i-can-have-a-judge-reopen-that-so-i-can-contest-it.632240/

Yeah...you're right. You deleted the one where your ex cut her own face and you were arrested for assault (2013). Don't delete threads though. If needed you can clarify what posting are pertinent to your current situation.

I have to say you sure can pick 'em!!

 

[not2cleverRed]

It was an old post not related to this.

Actually, because your wife is an immigrant, and you have a legal history of domestic violence, it is very relevant.

In a contested divorce, as yours might be, that legal history can be used by your STBX wife.

Edit: Yes, your legal history prior to your wife is relevant. It shows a pattern, which affects your credibility.

 

[qwertyone]

I havent heard a response to my question
I was served divorce papers, I would like to request time to find a lawyer. How do I do this in NYC? I was married in Manhattan.

 

[Zigner]

I havent heard a response to my question
I was served divorce papers, I would like to request time to find a lawyer. How do I do this in NYC? I was married in Manhattan.

Start by trying to find an attorney - it really doesn't take very long.

 

[not2cleverRed]

I havent heard a response to my question
I was served divorce papers, I would like to request time to find a lawyer. How do I do this in NYC? I was married in Manhattan.

You don't.
You either retain a lawyer to write up your response, or you represent yourself (pro se) and file a response.
But you have to respond within 20 days of getting served, or you chance having a default divorce.

So, since there are no children, and you have no money to argue over, what are you contesting?

 

[qwertyone]

You don't.
You either retain a lawyer to write up your response, or you represent yourself (pro se) and file a response.
But you have to respond within 20 days of getting served, or you chance having a default divorce.

So, since there are no children, and you have no money to argue over, what are you contesting?

1) I have money. I can afford my own lawyer.
I want to find a lawyer for a consultation. I may not contest any of her requests but I want the advice of a lawyer.

 

[Zigner]

1) I have money. I can afford my own lawyer.
I want to find a lawyer for a consultation. I may not contest any of her requests but I want the advice of a lawyer.

Then why are you asking how to delay things to find a lawyer instead of finding a lawyer?

 

[not2cleverRed]

You do realize that in the time that you have posted on here you could have contacted several lawyers asking about an initial consult?

 

[qwertyone]

You do realize that in the time that you have posted on here you could contacted several lawyers asking about an initial consult?

Ive just retained a lawyer.

 

[Zigner]

Ive just retained a lawyer.

See how easy that was? Now you don't need to delay the answer