Divorce is really tough and finding the right attorney is so important. Although it's not an easy subject to broach, if you have friends or family...

As opposed to a divorce and separation issue, there is actually a specific "name change" application that can be made in the Supreme Court....

If I have primary residency of my child can I leave the state with her?

Custody and relocation are actually two separate things. Simply because you have primary custody of your child(ren) doesn't permit you to relocate....

What can I do about ACS?

This is not necessarily a child custody matter in the traditional sense because the court will likely not become involved in this matter unless ACS...

What if you both leave NY State as soon as the divorce is filed?

If you and your spouse meeting the residency requirements, you are entitled to file in New York even if you leave immediately thereafter. If it is...

All assets are split 50/50 and all debts are divided 50/50 unless the parties agree otherwise. As my colleague said, a vehicle is a depreciating...

I agree with my colleagues. Any assets of the marriage are divided, just as debts are divided, regardless of whether you have a license or not.

What may I do so that I will pay less or no for the cost of attorney for the child?

It will be up to you and your ex to educate the court on your financial circumstances and provide the Judge with copies of all prior order and/or...

I have bin on ssa sin 2008 ?

Social Security is considered an added benefit paid by the federal government to the children. Because that amount is not reduced from the person...

I agree with my colleagues that the most important factor is how the agreement is written, though I think you bring up an excellent point and...