My ex doused me with water when I exchanged my child with her. Is there anything I can do legally in case this happens again?

There are a number of things you can do, but what you should do is a more important question. What you should do depends upon the other factors in...

My ex husband had someone serve me eviction papers

No, you don't have to move out in 10 days, but you do need to speak with an attorney immediately. Marital rights, divorce/separation, tenant's...

What should I do to get shared custody

Most likely, you need to be granted Guardianship by the Kings County Family Court (Brooklyn), but a lot more information about your situation and...

We are divorcing, and while we were married, I was supposed to receive his one year amount of base-pay (salary) in case

Generally speaking, you would no longer be a beneficiary after divorce. That said, a million things can be negotiated in a divorce settlement and...

Getting a former spouse out my home.

If your lease is up, then you should move out. If she stays, then she can deal with the landlord. In the meantime, you should speak with a local...

Travel

Read the agreement carefully an do at least what it requires. Unless you have a good reason not to inform the Ex about the details of your travel,...

What can I do in this situation? What are my options?

Unfortunately, the other parent has the right to try to prevent you from removing the child from the jurisdiction, and it sounds like that is what...

Just because we're leaving the state (6 hours away), is this legally any grounds for "abandonment" in any way?

No, it is not. You are right to be seeking information from attorneys. Don't try to get or heed legal information from family members unless...

What exactly do I need to do/have to be able to legally adopt him?

Speak with a local family law attorney to review the situation in confidential detail. The specific facts and history will be very important in...

If you meet the residency requirements in NY, you can get divorced in NY and there's no "dowry" concern under NY law. That said, if your spouse...