I got married in the Dominican republic and the wife abandoned me. How can I file for divorce?

If you have resided in NY for more than 2 years then you can seek a divorce here in NY.

Would I be responsible for my fiancé as child support when we marry

You have no responsibility for a child that is not yours and your income cannot be considered.

This is not a family law question. You should ask a criminal attorney. I am moving this question to the criminal law section.

What can happen if someone lied about their physical address on court papers?

The sole issue here is your income, which, if you are on disability, is negligible.

I am a currently a divorced woman with 2 kids and need advice.

As my colleagues stated, you should speak to an attorney regarding getting an Order of Protection from the family court. The harrassment may also...

She cannot kick you out or lock you out without a court order.

Is it legal to use an order of protection as means to get Dad to give up joint custody?

Yes, unfortunately, there are no rules preventing a parent from using an order of protection as leverage against the other parent. It is up to the...

How can I put my daughter's father last name on her birth certificate? ?

The father can sign an affidavit acknowledging paternity and file with the Family Court.

Can I get an order of protection against him once the case is decided?

Yes. You can file for an order of protection at Family Court whether or not there is an order against you.

In NY can you file an answer after the 20 days has passed and after RJI was filed in a divorce action?

When you do not answer within 20 days, the court can enter a default judgment against you. You need to file an answer right away. Then you must...