Does it matter who files first for divorce in new York state ?

Filing first is advantageous for purposes of ltiigation strategy as well as psychologically. It does not create any greater rights to support or...

Do I have to allow visitation with non-custodial parent if he is not going to be there because of getting a new job?

Visitation is for the non-custodial parent to spend time with the children, not his girlfriend. You should obtain a modification of the visitation...

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I have represented wives in both a bigamy matter and one where there was no civil license, only a religious ceremony. Even without a civil...

My husband's job provides our apartment for free. Can he kick me out?

I recently represented the wife of a super in the same situation as you. the problem is the apartment is provided as part of your husband's...

My name is listed jointly with my husband's on the property deed but he is the sole mortgagee. Am I responsible for the payments

Your responsibility for "pendente lite" (pending litigation) payments towards the carrying charges of the house should be based upon such factors...

Will NY Child support use my income to determine payments?

Your income would not be considered unless it can be proven that your fiancee is deliberately keeping his income low and lives off of yours. In...

I have a domestic violence partner

A court could order your return depending upon the specifics of your situation. However, If the domestic violence is provable and your reason for...

Are conversations between a child and appointed law guardian confidential and ethically cannot

The "law guardian" is in fact the attorney for the child. The "attorney - client" relationship exists as does the privileges associated with it.

Yes the recordings may be used as evidence under the appropriate procedures. If you see your Husband staring to record the argument, I suggest you...

Legal age when a teen can decide which parent she wants to live with.

There is no set age at which a court will allow a teen to "decide" who to live with; the child's choice is just one factor. You can file to modify...