Want to know what I need to do (behind the scenes) to prepare for a divorce?

I would suggest that you familiarize yourself with the particulars of your husband's checking/savings accounts and try to obtain copies of bank...

What happens if a mother files child support in NY on the alleged father and fails to show for the initial court hearing?

The case should be dismissed, without prejudice, meaning the mother can file again. Good luck!

Yes a judge can order 50-50 split in custody, however ill advised this may be based on the facts as you present them.

Mileage for child doctor appointment an "unreimbursed medical expense" for child support addons?

In over 20 years of practice, I have never seen any interpretation of unreimbursed medical expenses that would include mileage expenses to and from...

Can I go from Supreme to Family court?

No, you cannot go to Family Court at this time as you already have a Supreme Court action for divorce. If your attorney has not yet filed an...

If a spouse cheats during marriage can the nullify spousal support?

The short answer is no...whether your wife cheated on you with one man or dozens of men, it doesn't "nullify" her request for spousal support. She...

As my colleagues have noted, a judge first has to be assigned to your case. You can call the matrimonial clerk's office to check on the status,...

NO court ordered visitation/ custody

The police are not likely to help you if you do not have a court order of visitation. However, your wife's curtailing of your visitation for no...

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The suspension or loss of visitation is a drastic remedy which is only appropriate where it can be shown that it is detrimental to the child, or...

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