If my spouse left the marital home 2 years ago, does he have any claim to the equity from the duration of his absence?

That can't be answered based solely on the information provided. Equitable distribution requires a full analysis of the economic basis of the...

Spouse wont sign seperation agreement.

Your only options are to file an action for a separation or an action for a divorce.

How can drop an order of protection when i never filed it or pressed any charges?

It isn't something that you can drop - it requires court action. If there is no complaining witness at the time of the next judicial proceeding...

Child support - step parent adoption

Child support is not linked to adoption.

Can child support be modified based on increase in income? (NY)

Under the current law a deviation of 15% in either party's income can be the basis of a recalculation of child support. The specifics of the...

I need emergency assistance for child abuse

The people closest to the child are the ones who need to step up...

Fight for visitation or custody?

It's all handled in one petition.

Your marriage is valid until it is judicially declared to be invalid. But it would seem to be subject to attack on the basis of fraud.

Paternity proceeding NY

Support and visitation don't go hand in hand, and, in fact are determined by different judges. To obtain visitation you need to file a different...

Child Support and Extra-Curricular Activities

Income is a factor in all family court/support determinations.