If your husband's ex owes money and there is an open court case, he needs to settle it in court before a Support Magistrate. Even if there is no...

The short answer is no. All of the letters are "hearsay". You need the people, not their letters and character references.

Yes, it is possible given the facts you state. In New York, marital assets (and debts), including 401(k)'s are divided "equitably" which is...

It is likely that your IRA will require a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) to effectuate the division of these monies pursuant to your...

Bankruptcy and child support?

Bankruptcy will not affect your child support obligation, as child support is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. I am not sure where your daughter...

Your "remarriage" will not be a valid marriage unless you are divorced from your present husband first, regardless of whether you haven't been...

Do I need to include a statement of net worth when requesting temporary maintenance?

Yes. The Uniform Rules require this. I would urge you to consult with and retain an experienced matrimonial law attorney to assist you if...

My ex wife is sending my daughter in day care with very high cost. Does child support include day care cost?

"Reasonable" child care expenses are a mandatory add on to your basic child support obligation of $1,300/month, when the custodial parent is...

Unfortunately you can't do anything until the baby is born. Once that happens, you can go to Family Court and (1) get an order of custody; and (2)...

Does legal separation instead of divorce create additional risk for the "moneyed" spouse?

While it's not unusual to delay a divorce so one spouse can remain on your health insurance, for the reasons cited by the other attorneys I would...