Can I file my own divorce papers in NY?
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Can I file my own divorce papers in NY?
File the papers with the County Clerk’s Office. The County Clerk’s Office is where the court fees are paid and where the case files in the county are kept for the Supreme Court. You may be able to file the papers over the internet using NYSCEF, the New York State Courts Electronic Filing system.
Do you have to be legally separated to get a divorce in NY?
Although living apart from your spouse for one or more years pursuant to either a Judgment of Separation or a valid Separation Agreement are two grounds for divorce in New York State, there are other grounds for divorce that do not require either.
Are you liable for your spouse’s debts New York?
In community property states, both spouses are responsible for each other’s debts acquired during the marriage. So, even if a person died, his or her spouse could be held liable for their debt, even after the spouse passed away.
Is a wife responsible for her husband’s credit card debt?
If you are a joint account holder on your husband’s credit cards, you will likely be responsible for the debts on those credit cards. As a joint account holder, you share full responsibility for the debt under the terms of the contract, even if you didn’t make the charges.
