Legal Question in Family Law in New York

I need to file for divorce. I need to know if I was married in Fl ,can I file in NY. Im a 3x brain tumor patient, a 2x stroke patient(most recent on 1/20/11) and just started a new job in Rockland county. Also, We have an 11 year old together that is under my care so I cant travel back and forth. Please let me know because I need child support which is no being provided right now.


Asked on 3/26/11, 2:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

It doesn't matter where you were married. You both reside in New Yor. , so you can file in the county where you both reside.

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Answered on 3/27/11, 8:49 am
Steve Brodsky Esq. CheapNewYorkLLC.com

If you have lived in NY for the last 2 years, you can file in NY. If one of you has lived in NY for the last 1 year, and the cause of action occurred in NY, you can file in NY. If you'd like to discuss your particular circumstances at no charge, feel free to call me at 212-913-9907. We handle a lot of divorces for clients all over the state, with no need to travel.

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Answered on 3/28/11, 7:00 am


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