Legal Question in Family Law in New York
i got married in the muslim faith 3 years ago and i didnt sign any papers but come to find out he was still married to a female he married 12 years ago and was married one mor time after her but got divorce in goergia long story short he abandond me and our two children three years old and two months what can i do?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Whether or not you were married you should file a petition for child support in Family Court in your area. You may wish to consult a local divorce attorney first.
if you can prove that he was still married, you can file a criminal complaint for bigamy. That is a crime. I agree with my colleague, you must file a petition for custody and I would also consider filing a petition for full custody. You should consult with a local family and divorce attorney. Many handle both.