You can be sued in a state in which you do not live (i.e., a court can attain jurisdiction over you). Opposing counsel may certainly request that...

Can I prevent my spouse from divorcing me?

No. You may be able to delay the divorce for practical or other reasons but your spouse can make a unilateral decision to divorce you.

I want a separation from my husband of 18 years.

You may wish to seek an uncontested divorce, not a legal separation. Seek counsel from a family lawyer.

Do I have to show up to a court hearing that is going to be dismissed anyway?

Yes. If the judge has scheduled a hearing you must be there.

Cruel treatment in divorce and spousal support

It is uncommon to file for divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment these days. If granted, grounds are highly unlikely to impact...

My wife is in TX, controlling and forced me out , I m back in NY.

Filing for divorce in NY requires that you meet certain jurisdictional requirements under NY law. You must ask the court if you wish your spouse...

Should I get a lawyer to file a child custody request?

Depending on the circumstances, this may have been appropriate advice. More information is needed.

Do I have to allow my ex husband to see our son without supervision?

This is at the court's discretion. His failure to pay child support is independent of his fitness for unsupervised visitation. Consult a family...

How can I get back child support from my father who went to prison when I was 2 but got out when I was 18? Please help!!

Unless there was a support order you have no standing. Consult a family lawyer.

My niece is 16... And would like to move out of her mothers...

She is a minor, so she will need to seek legal emancipation if she wishes to move from her mother's home against her mother's wishes. However, it...