GET BACK MARITAL EXPENSE?

A court would not make you pay your husband one half the rent expenses he paid while you saved your money. However, whatever money you saved in...

Would this situation result in permanent maintenance in NYS?

These days courts rarely order lifetime maintenance....usually maintenance payments are keyed to the retirement age of your husband. You would...

When I retire in 3 more years at age 55, will a judge be likely to reduce my support payment?

Your retirement sounds like it's voluntary so it is very unlikely that the court will reduce your support payment based on your retirement.

Unless the account was established in your name prior to the marriage and you have not "commingled" marital monies (money you earned during your 12...

Do yourself a favor and hire a lawyer if you want to make sure you don't get screwed now or in the future. The fact is that there is a child...

Can you see a judge before your second court date to obtain a court appointed attorney ?

As Mr. Port said, the Support Magistrate in Nassau Family Court will not assign you a court appointed attorney, unless the other party is seeking...

How do I get a divorce when my husband of lives in Florida & I in NY?

Assuming you meet the residency requirements in New York, you can file for a divorce in New York, regardless of where he resides. It is impossible...

Is it mandatory in NYS for the nonresidential custodial parent to share college cost ?

Your current husband has no responsibility to support your daughter from a prior marriage, and certainly no responsibility to pay any portion of...

Can my child be taken away from me if father of child files for custody?

I would strongly suggest that you take whatever Family Court papers you received and consult with an experienced Family Law attorney as it's...

Is my ex wife entitled to any of my pension?

Your wife is entitled to the marital part of your pension, meaning one half of the portion of your pension that was earned from the date of your...