What are the specific rules for maintaining separate property to protect pre-marital investments and savings from divorce?

You're best advised to have a prenuptial agreement drawn up. Generally you would wish to ensure that your separate pre-marital funds are not...

I want a divorce. My husband married and fathered a child in West Africa. Recently he also lost his job. What can I and kids get

You are entitled to child support, assuming your children are his children. Depending on the disparity of income and/or existence of assets, you...

Ex-wife requesting more child support money, can I contest? - Bronx, NY

This depends largely on her alleged basis for modification. If she claims her expenses went up substantially, she'll need to prove that. ...

Ex's mother verbally abusive during pickup

Yes - first communicate (preferably in writing) your grievances to the custodial parent. If the problem persists, then file a modification...

Ex-wife taking me to court for more child support money, what are my rights? - Bronx NY

Under an amendment to New York's child support law in 2010, each parent may seek modification of the support order once every 3 years without...

Please Plain and simple..If the 66% clause is only addressed in transcripts not in final court paper and he is not complying?

No - you do not. I clearly already explained in your prior post what a "motion to resettle is." Procedurally, this will not accomplish what you...

I disagree with the Illinois attorney who opined that, according to New York law, your husband will likely need to reimburse you. Under your fact...

How can I collect child support from non-custodial parent if he is hiding in Holland and I don't have address or job info?

You would need to file a violation petition and have him served with same in Holland. If you obtain a judgment for the arrears, you can then seek...

My ex-husband refuses to sign documents that gives me the house as per agreed in Court

Get a copy & have it sent certified mail, return receipt requested. Put it with a cover letter stating the deadlines & that time is of the essence...

Can an ex be ordered to pay for legal fees in Family Court?

Yes, Family Court may grant counsel fees. If based on a disparity of income, the court would need to consider the support he provides you for the...