Yes, he is supposed to bring all his mandatory disclosure with him, including the W-2 and financial disclosure affidavit. That said, off-the-books...

Is this Criminal Court or Family Court? Yes, a perjury prosecution is a possibility. If in Family Court, the Judge may consider this (if clearly...

Do I need an attorney?

You can visit SCU personally to ensure they have the father's job information. You can also retain an attorney & have the attorney draft the...

Judgment of Divorce

The lawyer is technically correct - if the settlement didn't provide otherwise, then you were required to continue coverage until entry of...

Is a side business considered marital property and does the divorcing spouse have rights to future earnings?

Any business interest, side or "main," would be presumptively a marital asset if the business was either started or actively appreciated during the...

Should I get divorced in CA or NY?

While you could conceivably file in either state, if any financial issue is involved (e.g., asset/debt distribution, alimony, etc.), then a deeper...

Marriage and Divorce

As your question regarding separation & divorce is really too vague to address in a short response, I'd just direct you to the court's website, as...

What are my divorce rights? Assets/alimony

Assuming you're both NY residents, then if the divorce is filed in NY, then NY law applies. In terms of the apartment & the business, it depends...

Is a self-drafted, signed and dated document outlining a debt payment plan a legal and binding document between spouses?

It depends on how it was done, as the law provides if agreements are not done as pre-nups, post-nups, separation agreements or stipulations of...

If a gay couple were married in NY by a preacher prior to legal gay marriage is that marriage now recognized?

You would've needed to apply for & have received a marriage license for the marriage to be considered a "legal marriage." If no license was...