Legal Question in Family Law in New York

My wife and i married in nigeria before we migrated to the united states in 2002. We both became naturalized citizen in the year 2007. I worked full time to support the family while she go to school full time. she is about to graduate from school, but she is planning to move out of the marriage with our three kids because I challenge her of having extra marital affairs which i suspected due to her exposure. can she sue me for child and animony support? also can we get divorce in the united state?


Asked on 5/20/10, 10:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Yes you can get divorced in the US but she is going to get child support and possibly spousal maintenance for a period of time until she can get on her feet. You can also move for custody in the divorce. Seek the advise of a local attorney for more information.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 2:11 pm


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