Yes. Assuming you are in family court, although a custody petition and child support petition are filed at the same courthouse, they are separate...

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Assuming you are not married to the father, then either you or the father have the right to file a custody petition at your local family court. As...

I agree with my colleagues. If you do not have an attorney, you should consider retaining one as soon as possible.

My wife and I have been seperated(not legally) for almost five years?

Filing for divorce by reason of "irretrievable breakdown of the marriage" for a period of at least six months or more is New York’s “no-fault”...

If you have an attorney, then that is the person in the best position to address these questions. It might also be helpful to discuss with your...

Should I get a lawyer? If I can’t afford one what can I do?

I am sorry to hear you are going through a difficult time. I agree with my colleague above. Based on the facts your include in your inquiry,...

1. Do I have to agree to non duration maintenance? Or have to pay for my spouse attorneys fees, cost, service and expenses?

Without more information it is difficult to assist you. Although there are legal rules regarding the calculation and payment of maintenance,...

I understand you are going through a difficult time. Even if you were married in Florida with a Florida marriage license, you may still be...

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My colleagues above are correct. Based on the facts provided it is likely to be considered separate property. However, there is New York case law...

I understand you are going through a difficult time. Although you could proceed with filing a “faulted divorce” in New York on the grounds of...