Is a legal separation required in NY state before divorce.

No, you don't need to be separated for a year to get divorced under New York's "no fault" divorce statute. If you are the primary wage earner, it...

If I move in with my fiancé and her kids in NYwill she lose alimony?

With regard to alimony (maintenance), the answer depends on the langugage contained in her Stipulation of Settlement and Judgment of Divorce, which...

Can my husband take me off the private health insurance plan on which he is the main account holder and i am a beneficiary?

Until such time as a divorce action is commenced, he can change or take you off the insurance coverage. However, once a divorce action is...

Does the parent who claims the child on their taxes have a favorable advantage for custody proceedings in a divorce?

Absolutely not. Custody of a child is based on the "best interests" of the child. While the "best interests" of a child involves several factors,...

Yes, you can get divorced in Bangladesh as long as you meet the requirements they have. Should you get divorced in Bangladesh, it will be...

Do I stand a chance to keep my children if I'm not a U.S. citizen?

The fact that you are not a US citizen should not affect whether you get custody of the children. Assuming you and your husband live in New...

What are some reason one would want to settle child support out of court ? Pros and Cons

The advantage of settling child support out of court is that there is no court order of support, which unfortunately is a disadvantage as well,...

The date you purchased the index number is the date the action for divorced was commenced. You have 120 days from the date you purchased the...

Does the male have any right to the property?

The male would not have any rights to the property if they were not married. Even if the parties were married, property received through...

Do I have to pay child support if I am not the child's father?

The husband doesn't really have any options other than to try to negotiate a visitation schedule with the wife as the child is not his and he has...