How do proceed with getting a divorce from my husband who abandoned me and his child over four years ago?

It's great that you were able to get the address, that will save you time and money with getting the divorce started since he will need to be...

My husband and I have been married for 5yrs. He just bought a house abt 1yr ago in New York. Were we resides with our 2yr old

Your husband is pretty much correct. How the property is titled is not relevant for purposes of determining whether it is marital or not. ...

Need help finding NY case law (or legal material) about law guardian.

Your situation is tricky, and it would be folly to try to "advise" you without knowing a lot more--indeed, all the confidential details of your...

Green card marriage

Of course, whether you are entitled to a "green card" and/or whether your marriage is valid have nothing to do with where you celebrate it. Other...

I need a divorce attorney

Yes, of course you can get an uncontested divorce if your husband agrees or defaults. I suggest you contact an attorney for help with the process....

Can I get an increase in child support?

The money received for the rental of the apartment should count towards "income" for child support purposes. The other issue is more complicated....

Can I get additional child support?

Maybe. Whether you should try depends upon how much support you are getting now and whether it conforms to the guidelines. Any income received by...

Can I designate my husband to care for my children if anything happens to me?

First, never hold back from asking an attorney questions because you feel "dumb or crazy"! Any communications you have with an attorney may engage...

If dss has no contact with you over a month dose a verbal agreement still apply? can my husband see our kids if there no order?

If there is an order of protection it MUST be followed. If the OOP does not include the children, then the parents can still make decisions...

Not likely. The attorney for the child usually has a great deal of latitude as to how they represent "their client" and absent truly egregious...