I am legally separated from my husband in NY for one year. Can my husband divorce me without my consent?

He can start the divorce without your consent. The question of whether the court will enforce the agreement is highly fact-specific and it is...

Magistrate set a Date of Incarceration for my ex - what exactly does this mean?

If the Respondent doesn't appear with the full amount, he'll be incarcerated on the spot.

What are my legal options, wheredo I go to, stop my husband from marrying an american woman whilst we are still legally married.

I agree with Mr. Rothstein in that there is no way to prevent the parties from going through with the event. With that said, if you are still...

Are schools in California required to get the permission of the noncustodial parent to enroll a child in school?

Although you are in New York, this is a question about California law. Please repost the question in the appropriate section. Best of luck.

My husband and I are seaparted for 4 1/2 years. We both have lawyers and are going to court in two weeks.

If your daughter wins the lottery, the winnings are her property. They will not be subject to distribution in the divorce.

In terms of amount of child support awarded, are "illegitimate" kids penalized?

That should not make any difference. The Child Support Standards Act formula will yield the same result regardless.

You can't sue for breach or for infliction of emotional distress.

Can a judge legally stipulate in a divorce order a man submit full ownership of the house if the bank loan is in his name?

Judge can do so.

Do I need to get a custody lawyer?

Don't sign anything. Get a lawyer today.

What is the law or code for child support if a non custodial parent is asking for a downward modifcation based on mental

There is no law specifically on point but review Family Court Act section 451 for the modification statute. Beyond that, you would need to...