Here is some information from the NYS Office of Mental Health. Select the Mental Hygiene Law Admissions link at the top and it will bring you down...

My husband &i have a 2 year old daughter& i need to know In case of a seperation/divorce; what would be my rights as a mother?

NY is the home State. If you and your husband separate, immediately file a custody petition. If he moves to Florida, it complicates the issue of...

I have been on and off with a 54 year old married man who has continuously assured me that he is soon to leave his wife.

It's never a good idea to get involved with a married man. If he were going to leave his wife, he would have done it before getting into the next...

Custody

You certainly should file for custody and child support. The sooner you file, the better.

CHILD SUPPORT

I is best to go through the Child Support Collection Unit. You can be sure of the correct accounting of payments made. If you have to go back to...

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Divorce - jury?

No jury.

If you receive a Summons, you must appear. While you say that you don't want child support, the baby deserves to be supported by both parents. ...

What kind of evidence do I need to prove the father is unfit?

I agree. The father will have an attorney represent him You should also be represented. If he is the father (and you don't indicate that you...

Im seperated, sign the papers for divorce. Should i tell my boss? What the difference in taxes?

If you wish to change you withholding status when you become divorced, that is an accounting question. Otherwise, I don't see why you need to tell...

How heavily does the court recognize a 16 year old's wishes in Child Custody Cases?

Since you've come on this site to ask for advice, you've already demonstrated a level of maturity that should make your opinion relevant. I agree...