Can I keep my baby when it's born if I lost my five other children and have 2 neglect charges in the past

Probably. There is a state-wide registry, so if you give birth in NY, expect CPS to be notified by the hospital. If all 5 children were removed a...

How many years of separation from wife before I'm not responsible for her? We've been living separately for forty years

Unless you are divorced or legally separated pursuant to a validly executed agreement, you may still be "responsible" for your wife, even if you...

Should i have a lawyer present when signing divorce papers my wife had written up?

You might not need to have an attorney present at the signing, but you most certainly should have an attorney review the papers before you sign.

Divorce

The easiest option for you is probably to seek enforcement (and possibly a modification if his income has increased) through Family Court. I...

How can I divorce my husband who is married to another woman and can I receive spousal support?

Generally speaking, if you have a valid marriage and your spouse makes significantly more money than you do, and you get a divorce, then you are...

Generally 6 months of failure to plan, no contact and/or failure to pay child support despite being able to do so is considered either abandonment...

My 25 and 27 year old daughters wants to carry their step dad's s name, is this possible?

As others have suggested, your daughters can simply change their names. They can also go though an adoption proceeding, which would create legal...

How do I find out if my fiancé is really divorced?

Since you seem to have legitimate concerns that something might not be as he says it is based upon the ex telling you he is not legally divorced...

Can I still go to Family Court for custody modification or support enforcement?

Most likely, you can seek relief in the Family Court; however, I suggest you have all the papers reviewed by an attorney before you take any action...

If I was awarded my ex husbands 401 k money (13,000) in 2005. Can I still get the money now?

Unfortunately, since you can't get help from your original attorney, you'll have to find another one to help you. You can find attorneys by...