Spousal support, alimony or maintenance ?

Your lawyer is correct. It is based on need and lifestyle and since you did not apply for it fo so long the court will not see the need and since...

How financial situation of children impacts child support? Would ordering me to pay child support be unjust or inappropriate?

It very much affects child support. If one child resides with you and the other with her and you are in disability and she gets payments for the...

What age can my daughter have her own lawyer ?

The court would be the one to appoint a lawyer for the child. If she is very young and non verbal then one will not be appointed.

No. You do not need to be present at all.

Same sex divorce?

If you both agree then you may be able to get a divorce in New York especially if you cannot get a same sex divorce in the country in which you...

I want to relocate what are my chance if I have an order protection against my daughter father and he just got overnight visits

To another state? If so you need court permission. It is a high burden.

When on joint custody is it ok for the other parent to take your child out of the state without your permission?

She should inform you. Is there an order of custody? What does it say?

Absent parent has moved out of state. I plan on moving to a different state as well.

Get a custody order allowing you to move.

You can request an adjournment or have an attorney appear for you.

How can I get my drivers license reinstated from a suspension due to back child support ? I owe roughly $1,700.

Speak to the support enforcement unit.