From your description it seems that you need to file for divorce. If you need to be protected from his alcohol abuse you will need to file for an...

If the father is seeing and/or in touch with the child and is paying even his less than guideline support obligation it is unlikely that adoption...

If her petition sought contribution to the medical expenses then most likely it is retroactive back to the date that she filed not the date of the...

Of course you can pursue custody. There are many factors involved for the court's consideration with the ultimate goal of deciding (if you and she...

Notice of Settlement is sent out before the Court signs the judgment of divorce. Notice of Entry is sent with the signed judgment of divorce. So...

Leaving the home is an emotional, financial and custodial decision. You definitely should get a consultation with an experienced matrimonial...

The first rule about keeping separate property is to keep it separate and not to add marital earnings/funds to that account. So if you inherit...

You should have a consultation with an experienced matrimonial attorney as there is not enough info presented in your question to guide you. For...

In NY unless there is emancipation child support usually ends at age 21. Your agreement may provide age 18, but if the agreement is a NY agreement...

The proper answer is to file a petition seeking to relocate. If he has not seen the children in a year you should ultimately be successful as he...