How do I proceed with divorce

I would urge you to make an appointment to consult with an experienced matrimonial attorney in Buffalo who can listen to the facts of your case,...

Assuming your separation agreement is merged into your Judgment of Divorce and is also a court order, you need to run (do not walk) to Family Court...

Apdiv's decision. I need to understand.

Difficult to understand without more knowledge of the underlying facts, but it appears that one of the parties wanted to continue a temporary...

In new York state, if a non custodial parent has not seen his child in over 4 months and stopped calling is it abandonment?

Yes, you can ask for sole custody. Yes, you can obtain child support for your child and should do so. You will have to file two separate...

In new York state, Can I put my child's father on child support even tho he's in another state?

Yes, you can obtain child support, even though the father lives in another state. Should you file a petition in Family Court for child support, he...

My husband moved out and stays with a friend. Do I have to give him money to find a place and can I change the locks?

There aren't enough facts to give you definitive answers to your questions. I would urge you to consult with an experienced matrimonial attorney...

Can my step-daughter's mom ignore a court order because if my step-daughter has an emotional break down

I am not sure how old your step daughter is, but her mother is violating a court order. Your husband needs to decide whether or not the mother is...

Why is it she has to be married for 6 months in order to file for a divorce??

She can file for divorce immediately if she wants, but to use the no fault grounds, it requires that she swear that the marriage is irretrievably...

Can my daughter now file for a divorce instead of waiting another 4 months?

She doesn't need any proof of her husband's infidelity to start an action for divorce. Assuming she has been married for more than six months, she...

Divorcing after 32 years in NYC what is the wife entitled to recieve.

New York "equitably divides" marital assets (and debts) in a divorce, including, but certainly not limited to assets such as pensions and IRA's. ...