We are getting divorced in NY., I bought the house before marriage, she did not contributed to the marriage. I add her name to

This is a very complicated question, and you should consult with a matrimonial attorney as others have said, because based on your specific facts,...

How can I check my marriage status ?

You can and should contact the Office of Vital Statistics in the County where you obtained your marriage license.

How do I collect retroactive overpaid child support?

You should consult with an attorney. Generally speaking, even if you were granted a retroactive reduction in support, SCU cannot reimburse you...

What can a poor person do to reply to action for divorce?

You should contact the State Bar Association at 1-800-342-3661, The Legal Project at (518) 435-1770, or Legal Aid at (518) 587-5188 ---while there...

You should consult with an experienced local family court attorney. Based on your question, I am not quite sure where you are in the process---...

What can I do to make this move possible and can he stop me.

If you already have a court Order of Custody and Visitation, even if you are designated as the "primary custodial parent," I suggest that you file...

Are they going to go after me for being there unsupervised or will they look down on her for being an absent mother ?

It is not advisable under any circumstances to violate an Order of Protection, or an Order of the Court. Regardless of the Mother's motivation or...

Can he get custody?

Before the Father can seek custody, paternity must be established. While I cannot speak to the laws in Massachusetts, in New York State he can file...

How do I get sole legal custody and how long will it take

You will need to file a petition for custody with the Family Court in the borough where you live. Forms are available at the court house or...

Separated but not divorced parents rights over travel of the child.

Yes, your husband can withhold his consent for travel abroad. Obtaining a passport also requires the consent of both parents, and your husband may...