Am I separated

No. You are not legally separated unless a formal separation agreement has been signed and properly notarized, then filed with the relevant County...

Can you please refer me to a pro bono lawyer that specializes in same sex marriage divorce in New York City?

As far as the law is concerned there is absolutely no difference between a same sex marriage and an opposite sex marriage. That having been said,...

Hi. What is the pros and cons for filing motion for child support before filing the divorce? I understand that we could ask for

If the two of you are living in the same household your petition for child support is unlikely to succeed. That having been said, Mr. Bliven is...

Divorce and custody.

There are no 18B attorneys in matrimonial cases. If you are indigent you may qualify for free legal assistance.

I did not get a copy of divorce decree in the required 20 days from my ex-/her lawyer. Can I file a motion to appeal the decree?

That depends. The question is whether Notice of Entry was given and filed. If it was not you still have time to file an appeal - but that does not...

A change of venue is not the remedy for a decision you don't like - an appeal may be. Discuss the situation with an experienced appellate attorney...

Am I entitled to half if I file for divorce

That's not enough information on which to base a determination - you need to discuss your situation in detail with a local attorney.

An annulment or divorce from my abusive wife?

You can't get an annulment simply because you want to be apart from your spouse. Consult a local attorney and discuss your situation in detail in...

Okay, we have no children issue's, no alimony issue's, we agreed to terms on my retirement issue's, all that's left is house.

Without reviewing the documents it's impossible to say.

How to determine the amount that I will pay my ex spouse,when I retire.

Assuming that your pension was accrued in a straight line, which may or may not be true, you would take 18/35ths of the pension and divide that...