Monthly Archives: March 2020

Moving Out of State Because of Domestic Violence Threats

Moving Out of State Because of Domestic Violence Threats

Question: I am pregnant and in a domestic violence situation. The child’s father put me in the hospital last week and has continued both verbal and physical threats of violence and homicide. I’m trying to understand what steps I can take moving forward to ensure safety both physically and on a legal ground regarding custody. […]

New York Marital Assets Equitable Distribution for a Spouse Earning Less

Question: I am going through a divorce in the state of NY. I am seeking 50/50 of all marital property, joint legal and physical custody of 2 minor children. There are 4 main real estate properties which were acquired during the marriage, one is main residence and the other 3 are rental properties. Spouse claims […]

Can I Get a Divorce if I Don’t Know Where My Wife Is?

How Can I get a Divorce When I Do Not Know Where My Wife Is

Question: We were married on 5/30/2010. We split in October 2010, she left N.Y. and i have no idea where she is. I would like to remarry later this year so i need a divorce soon. Answer: If you cannot find her by any means, you will need to commence an action for divorce and […]

Requesting a New Legal Guardian for Your Child

Requesting a New Legal Guardian for Your Child

Picking a legal guardian for your child after a divorce can be a difficult task. It can cause a lot of stress if the choice you made is not working out well. If you are interested in requesting a new legal guardian for your child, here is what you will need to know. Requesting a […]