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Recent Questions & Answers
Q: How do I find a lawyer that does pro bono work?
1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for New York on Feb 1, 2015
Answered on Jun 28, 2015
Marco Caviglia Esq.'s answer
Contact the local legal aid office, the local bar association, and any special interest group which might be interested in your case.
Q: What am I entitled to?
Marco Caviglia Esq.'s answer
Some spousal support may be in order. You are entitled to an equitable share of any marital assets in the marriage and liable for an equitable portion of the liabilities from the marriage.
Q: Will I have to pay permenent alimony if my wife has a mental illness. She collect social security
Marco Caviglia Esq.'s answer
Possibly.
Q: Is child support mandatory when getting divorce even if I don't want to put him on it
Marco Caviglia Esq.'s answer
Not mandatory, but the court must state and agree with the reasons why the custodial spouse is foregoing it.
Q: My husband receives SS Disability in addition to his NYS pension, what would I be entitled to with 2 young children?
Marco Caviglia Esq.'s answer
If you are speaking about child support, that income is included for purposes of calculating his 25% of post-FICA income for the support.