There are several things in your question that should be addressed. The house is pre-marital, therefore it is not a marital asset andyou would...

What fees could I anticipate to pay on a monthly basis from my retainer in a matrimonial action?

Every attorney charges for the time they spend on your case and that includes phone calls, e-mails, texts, court appearances, document preparation...

There are no laws or Executive Orders that bart you from seeing your child. Only a Judge can issue such and order and only after a hearing. You...

If he is, in any way, threatening you, or if it rises to the level of harrassment, you can file an Order of Protection in Family Court. You need to...

There is no such thing as commonlaw marriage in New York. If you are simply living together, even if you are registered as domestic partners, you...

Nothing is "automatic". Since there are some agreements that extend child support to age 22, the Child Support Enforcement Unit does not know when...

Do I have to divide money from government stimulus package deposited in my bank with spouse ?

It's your spouse's money. Of course you have to give it to your spouse.

Do I have to prove my 18 year old son lives with me?

If your son does not live with you, saying so to any government agency is fraudulent and could be, in some circumstances, criminal.

I asked my ex to take my son overnight and now he won’t return him. What can I do?

If you have legal custody then you can file a habeas corpus petition against your ex. Talk to a lawyer.

NY is under a stay at home order. What does that mean for parental visitation?

Asa previously stated, we are in uncharted waters here but generally the courts will enforce their orders. Obviously if a child or parent is sick...