Full question:
I want to move a divorce action against my husband in New York. But I am three months pregnant. Does a divorce raise questions on the legitimacy of my child?
- Category: Divorce
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
In New York, if a wife initiates a divorce, the legitimacy of any child born or conceived before the divorce action is not affected. If a husband initiates the divorce, the legitimacy of one child born or conceived before the action is also protected, but legitimacy issues may arise for any other child of the wife. Generally, all children born before the divorce action are presumed legitimate unless proven otherwise. Therefore, since you are three months pregnant and are initiating the divorce, your child's legitimacy will not be impacted by the divorce judgment.
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