new york out dated divorcce laws?
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Did you have a question?
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New York does not recognize Common Law Marriage.
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Don't bother with the media.  Don't bother with looking for case law.\n\nSpend a few minutes looking around the New York Department of Criminal Justice DCJS Office of Public Safety website at:\n\nhttp://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ops/index.htm\n\nAnd get yourself an education.  It could be that what you're describing is perfectly proper within your state.  If it is, but you still don't think this officer should be working unsupervised, contact the chief of police with your concerns.  Some would suggest that if the chief does not satisfy your frustrations you should go to the governing body for your city (city council, etc), but I don't know how useful that would be.  They will only know what you tell them and what the chief tells them, and who do you think they will believe in the long run?\n\nIf talking to the chief doesn't changes things, I guess it would be best to tell the chief that are you concerned enough that you will take the issue public and will speak with the City Council.  If you actually do that, and see no changes, then I'd say the media is a fair bet.  \n\nI'd check out the website first.  Then I'd talk to the chief if I was still concerned.
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Your best bet is to talk to an Atty. I also think there is a default time limit to contest the divorce. An atty. can give you better direction then I could.
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It's been a little while but... I'd go to the public library or the dhcr web site.  Also believe that there is a NYC housing website with case law that you can look at...\n\nThe process will also be different depending on the type of tenancy and property type.  For instance, a tenant on a lease will be a slightly different eviction proceeding than a tenant without a lease (holdover proceeding).  Addionally, rent control, stabilizied, non-stab, market, condo and coop apartments will all have different variations.\n\nNYC is very tenant friendly, if you miss a step... or are in violation yourself.  Your case may be dismissed on that basis alone.  It's hard to evict someone who is represented.\n\nThe public library has many great books by NOLO that will guide you through the basics of the process.\n\nEssentially it's like this in NYC:\n1. 3 day notice to quit\n2. Past default, file for eviction proceeding in housing court.  Believe that service period for filing/service is the last week of every month.\n3. Serve papers (proper service is required)\n4. Go to court
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There is usually some type of legal protection for "Common Law" marriages, which are people who live together for many years without marriage.  You will probably have to get a lawyer to help you, though.
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you can't\nmost states are  no fault, and the only way to contest them would be for money and child support / custody, but once papers are filed, the dissolution of marriage ( as it's known in legal terms ) will be granted, it might take longer if it's contested, but eventually who ever filed will get the judgment and you cannot stop it. He also does not have to give a reason ( hence the term no fault ).\n\nNew York Has A Version of No-Fault Divorce\n\nNew York does not have no-fault divorce as such. Instead, New York's version of a no-fault divorce requires that the spouses live apart from one another for at least a year before a divorce can be filed. The parties must execute a Separation Agreement, which must be filed with the local County Clerk before the one-year period begins to run. The spouse suing for divorce must prove that he or she has substantially performed the terms of the Separation Agreement to obtain a divorce. If you obtain a divorce based on a written Separation Agreement, you don't have to sign any papers or give any testimony about reasons for the divorce. In other words, no personal allegations against either spouse are necessary. There are other grounds for divorce in New York which are explained below.\n\nThere are several steps that must be completed before you can file for a divorce in New York State.\n\nResidency Requirements\n\nFirst, you must satisfy the residency requirements set forth in Domestic Relations Law §230. To file for a divorce in New York you must satisfy one of the following residency requirements:\n\n1)The marriage ceremony was performed in New York State and either spouse was a resident of the state at the time of the commencement of the action and resided continuously in this state for one year immediately before the action began;\n\nOR\n\n2)The couple lived as husband and wife in this state and either one is a resident thereof and resided in this state for a continuous period of one year immediately prior to the commencement of the action;\n\nOR\n\n3)The grounds for divorce occurred in this state and either party is a resident thereof and lived in this state for a continuous period of one year prior to commencement of the action;\n\nOR\n\n4)The grounds for divorce occurred in this state and both parties are New York residents at the time the action is commenced;\n\nOR\n\n5)If you and your spouse were married outside of New York and you never lived together as husband and wife in this state and the grounds for divorce did not occur in this state -- either you or your spouse must presently be a resident of New York State and have resided continuously in the state for at least two years prior to bringing this case.\n\n\nServing the Summons and Complaint\n\nSecond, you must ensure that the court has jurisdiction over your spouse (the Defendant) by arranging for him or her to be served with a Summons and Complaint or a Summons With Notice.\n\nStep 1: Your divorce action begins when you purchase an index number and file the summons with the County Clerk’s office.\n\nStep 2: Your spouse must then be served with a copy of the summons by being personally given the document. It is important to determine where your spouse is located. If he or she lives in New York State, the server must be a resident of New York State, over eighteen years of age, and CANNOT be a party to the action (this means you may not serve your spouse with the summons).\n\nIf your spouse is presently residing outside of New York State you must still ensure that he or she is personally served with the summons. It is preferable to have this service accomplished by a New York resident, although this might be costly. If you use a non-New York State resident to serve your spouse outside of the State, the server must be a qualified attorney, solicitor or the equivalent in that state or nation. Otherwise the person must be authorized to serve papers pursuant to the laws of that state.\n\n \n\nThe person
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Go to http://www.rendlerlaw.com
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This is really not difficult to find by conventional means, like Google search...  but here it is:\n\nhttp://assembly.state.ny.us/
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Florida has not allowed common-law marriages since at least 1968.  I have posted a link to the specific code section below.
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The legal dissolvment of a marriage
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Go to the Local Library in NYC.  They have on Microfilm the paper for that town on that exact day and year.  Check it out!
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It really depends on the situation at hand. Are you and the soon to be ex getting along? If so, perhaps you can work on all the paperwork together. If you can keep lawyers out of it, you save money and a lot of other crap that goes along with it b/c some lawyers really encourage playing games that just stir the proverbial pot.
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Contact the Legal Aid Society of New York.  They may be able to help, but it will depend upon what you want assistance for.
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Go to the housing court in your area and then head to the records room all L&T case records are accessible to the public.  If this is an issue for you, try you local legal aide office, normally located in the housing court as well..Good luck with that...Also I would call the local authorities...like here in New York we have the 311 line to report the atrocities you are currently living under.  Jackie and Marwan sound like slum lords. Oh yeah you can also take them to court for repairs..But make sure you keep paying your rent....lack of repairs doesn't mean you don't pay rent...that is grounds for an eviction...which by your discription would be a step up....and outta there!
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You could visit\n http://www.labor.state.ny.us/index.htm\nor go by one of the New York Employment offices at\nhttp://www.labor.state.ny.us/workforcenypartners/osview.asp (for a list)
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Civil law sucks no matter what state you are in.  It is boring and teadious reaserch.  You might try going to a few different search engines, typing in New York State Civil coeds, or even branch out into New York State post mortam law.  Get a veriaty of sources, because 3 sources might not have what you need, but the fourth one may have a case file refrence were the situation has been to court before.  It's all about the reaserch....I am devorced, but I kept my house, my cars, and I have custody oof my kid.  And I did it on my own without an attourny.  It's all about the research.  Good luck