Should I hire an attorney for my divorce? How long does it take to finish the whole process of divorce in NYC?

No, the courts are not related. If you can show that the marriage was not for immigration purposes it will usually not affect your immigration status.

Need pro - bono services for immediate spousal and child support

If you're in Family Court you may qualify for court provided counsel. Check with your local Family Court clerk. Also there are organizations in...

Divorce with with full concent and no haggling.

Contact a local attorney and work through the very brief process.

Is it unwise to file for bankruptcy in the middle of a divorce?

The story is that you need to consult a local bankruptcy attorney...and that, though it may be too late, you should speak with a divorce lawyer as...

I AM ENTITLED TO HALF OF MY EX HUSBAND'S ANNUITY AND WOULD LIKE TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE MONIES. HOW DO I GO ABOUT STARTING THE

Quite possibly. But it's impossible to be certain without more information.

Now that I'm engaged, to my then boyfriend, will the courts look differently at my living situation? Does the GAL stay the same?

More than anything else it seems the two of you need a reality check. You're bothing going to have lives and your children are going to be part of...

Can the custodial parent refuse to allow visitation if they other parent will not be at the location of visitation?

Not without a court order.

If a child is 16 years old and has accused a parent of abuse. does the judge let the child go live with the other parent?

Under most circumstances, yes - if the accusation is credible.

Do my kids grandparents have rights?

Unless they file a petition, no. But a court may grant them some rights - so it's usually better to negotiate and control the situation.

No.