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What does the judge mean by he's sending my case over to the grand jury?

It looks as if you will be indicted for a felony unless the case is weak and grand jury says there is no probable cause to think you have committed the crime at which the case would be dismissed.

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Is a lawyer required to discuss a fee schedule or price for services prior to performing any service for a client?

In New York fees are not assumed. You must have a retainer agreement. www.nycdivorcelawyer.net divorce lawyer in New York, NY

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NYS Divorce: The plaintiff and his lawyer doesn't respond to defendant and her lawyer anymore.

Your attorney needs to become more proactive and move for some interim relief for you.

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Citizen Arrest?

Your son should go to the local police precinct where the alleged crime occurred and they ought to assist him there in filing a complaint. If the complaint constitutes a violation of the law or a crime, and he swears to it in deposition form, the police take all proper action thereafter on the complaint. Your son does not have to "tell her she is under arrest". Good luck and keep safe! Lisa Beth Older, Esq. www.nycdivorcelawyer.net

Has this client been a victim of attorney negligence, for not filing a Supreme Court order for Child Support payments?

The attorney should have filed earlier. www.nycdivorcelawyer.net

Is a lawyer required to discuss a fee schedule or price for services prior to performing any service for a client?

A Legal retainer agreement is required before an attorney can charge fees. As for New York divorce attorneys, fees are not assumed, in New York. In fact quite the contrary. You ar entitile dot a client bill of reights as well adn to be billed every 60 days. www.nycdivorcelawyer.net

Is a lawyer required to discuss a fee schedule or price for services prior to performing any service for a client?

In New York fees are not assumed. You must have a retainer agreement. www.nycdivorcelawyer.net divorce lawyer in New York, NY

Lawyer is demanding his fees 6 days before trial and I have no more money!

In New York your attorney needs to ask permission from the Court to get off the case. Deliberate nonpayment is grounds for a motion to be relieved. However you can respond to any motion your attorney makes. You should try to work out a financial arrangement with your attorney that will work for you and your counsel. www.nycdivorcelaqwyer.net Lisa Beth Older, Esq.

If soon to be ex doesnt sign and return Affidavit of Defendant is is still considered an uncontested divorce?

Yes.

If soon to be ex doesnt sign and return Affidavit of Defendant is is still considered an uncontested divorce?

Yes.