Housing for child

Sharing a room with a sibling in and of itself will not affect your chances of winning custody because the court will have to consider many other...

I would like to file for divorce from my husband who has abandoned me and my children. He has gotten another women pregnant.

This sounds like an immigration law question rather than divorce.

Hi my Husband wants a Divorce and we have a house for sale both of our names are on it do I get half?

Under the NY Equitable distribution law, marital assets ( all property acquired during the marriage regardless in whose name) are divided equitably...

In the absence of appearance/answer/demand for complaint filed/sent, can one vacate default divorce(summons with notice only)?

You are asking if one can vacate a default divorce, however, the facts you described lead to the conclusion that the court has not yet granted a...

I am on mental health disability receiving $2515 per month.. That's my only income. I have no family and I am 44..

Since there is a disparity between her income and yours, you may be entitled to temporary maintenance if you separate or if she stops supporting...

What steps must be taken in NY state regarding separation/divorce?

Under "no fault divorce", the spouse who initiates the divorce will state that there are irreconcilable differences between the 2 spouses and that...

Is Alimony retroactive?

Yes, it should be made retroactive to the date when you first requested the support in your pleadings.

I have 50/50 legal and physical custody with my ex for our 3 children. Who can claim the kids on tax return?

Did you and your ex sign a custody agreement or a separation agreement? If so, the agreement should include a section called "Income Taxes". This...

Tranfering pre-marital property to family member during separation. Am I putting myself in legal trouble?

Under NY law, the assets you owned before the marriage are your separate assets and your wife would not be legally entitled to any share of these...

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My ex and I have final Custody Order. Who is a custodial and non-custodial parent?

Each of you is the "custodial parent" during the 50% time when your child lives with you. However, since you have joint physical custody, you also...