Where/How do I file for sole custody of my children if their father lives in another country?

If you live in the Bronx, you can go to the Bronx Family Court and file a petition for custody. The court will tell you what to do from there. If...

Generally, "income" refers to money you get from whatever source, but I believe the "pension/retirement income" you refer to above is meant as...

Our house is co-owned by state law, but my name is not on the deed or mortgage. What happens if my husband gets a conveyance?

What state law makes you think your house is co-owned when you are not on the deed or the mortgage? New York is not a community property state. ...

My husband is divorcing me. We'd agreed to co-ownership of the house until we sell, but now I can't trust him to uphold this.

If your husband has already filed for divorce, there should be mandatory orders in place now to prevent transfer of property. If he has not...

Can I sue an employer for wrongful termination while pregnant?

Of course, you cannot be fired just because your are pregnant, and you do not mention the possibility of any other reason. It seems the allegedly...

Malpratice

If your medical malpractice issue was in New York, you might have a good chance of recovery in this situation, if the medical records show that...

Do i need a family attorney

Your issue is too complicated to offer you meaningful advice in this forum. Generally speaking, a QDRO that provides for shared payments must...

To what level does my husband have access to my medical recors (his ins). How will my scripts come into play in custody issues?

Simply in the context of a divorce proceeding, there is no reason your medical records need to be explored. Just because you are on your husband's...

My husband suffered an emotional breakdown, over a year ago, he has not recovered. He has now retained a divorce laywer.

Unless you have no marital assets of any kind, you probably cannot afford NOT to hire an attorney. Your husband is taking steps to protect his...

Minimum child support

If the mother is living beyond her documented means, the court may "impute" income to her for purposes of determining her child support obligation....