My wife and I are both US citizens. We got married in the Dominican republic. I haven't seen her in 5yrs I want a divorce.

Here, you have to realize that you can't get a divorce without properly notifying her; in addition, you must serve her with process and her...

If someone sues my husband and we're separated, can I be affected financially?

Here, you should separate your assets from your husband and file for divorce as soon as possible! Ultimately, whether this matter could affect...

When filling out the NYS divorce forms, do I use my wife's maiden name (as written on marriage certificate) or married name?

Here, you can use either as it does not matter.

I filed Provisional Patent Application for software. Can I add parts for provisional patent and still have date of PPA for US?

In answer to your question a "provisional patent application" provides protection for what is written in the application along with any drawings...

Should the father of my children have the right to pick up my children anytime , he has scheduled days set already.

Here, your husband is only allowed the visitation set forth in the court order. In addition, you have the right to grant extra time for visitation;...

Here, in the State of New York it is not likely that a court appearance would go all day; but, it has and could happen, as such. In addition, in...

During our separation, my wife and I stipulated that she would sign house over to me but now I find that there is a lien on it!

Here, based upon her misrepresentation that you put forth in your question (i) bring an action against her seeking to have her pay the 12K or (ii)...

Here, this is simply not true as you don't have to be separated for a year nor is there a counseling requirement.

She files for divorce in another county other than where they both live. His change of venue is denied. What options are left?

Here, in your case perhaps you are leaving out crucial information because from what you said a change of venue should have been granted if it was...

SOLE CUSTODY & CHILD SUPPORT

Yes, his obligation to pay child support has absolutely nothing to do with his right to see the children; in addition, he will be required to pay...