Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Palimony and child custody
I have a child with a married man. He was separated from his wife but he still uses her home address, has her on his health benefits and I believe still was seeing her. We though have lived together for 5 years and have a 4 year old daughter. He told me he was going to divorce her and married me and than he kept coming up with excuses. She though on numerous occasions called me at home and work to inform me that she was not divorcing him and was in fact still seeing him. They do not have children. To my knowledge she is well educated, he is not. She maintained a good and steady income and he just have a job making approximatly $30.000. He additionally has 2 other children by 2 other women. One is getting child support from him and another I just found out the other is taking him to court for support. Both of those children are 17 years of age. He recently moved out of our home and left me with all the bills knowing my unemployment benefits will be exhausted in a few weeks. I'm concern about what I could be entitle to. I worked most of our relationship approximately 4 years. Can you please give me some advise or know someone who can help me. I'm well aware this is very messy.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Palimony and child custody
There is no palimony in NY. Therefore, he has no legal obligation to support you. Suggest you file for paternity and child support in the Family Court ASAP.
Unfortunately, your child will be behind the existing court orders, but the sooner you act the better.
Re: Palimony and child custody
You must take him to court for child support. You can also take him to small claims court for anything else you can prove he owes you.
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