Agreed that the Court may consider the alcoholism as a mitigating factor to reduce if the proper diagnosis and circumstances exist. That said,...

Customer canceled job now trying to charge me personally

It’s a creative approach but sounds like a civil law matter. If you can demonstrate that it’s a contractual issue and there are questions about...

Can you pass a Cori to coach children’s sports if you went to court on charges that involve a child?

A CORI check reveals your criminal record. Depending on who pulls the record, the charges may vary. For example, if the charge was sealed, old,...

Final pretrial is imminent and prosecution has not offered any plea deal after three years,does this signal anything?

Perhaps. It also could be that resolving the case short of trial has never been discussed. A defendant has a right to plea a case rather than...

My daughter's father is a level 3 sex offender doing time for assaulting mayor and choking me what are his rights to my child?

How do you have a restraining order? What’s your daughter involved or present in anyway? Are you married or unmarried at the time that you gave...

What can I do if my ex keep putting in false restraining orders on me

The court are you each attempt by her for a restraining order as a new instance. Continue to attend the hearings and defend yourself against the...

How long does it take to get a child support order?

If the Judge took the case under advisement, you need to wait until he or she issues an order. Continue calling and checking on the case to make...

Do family court send a letter to custodial parent when child is about to turn 18?

Child support does not end necessarily at 18. Review the child support statute to determine whether child support should continue in your case. ...

Can I request a visitation plan for her to drive and stay here and have my daughter stay with her and I’ll pay half of expenses

I think the history of this case is important to determine what should happen next. Did the two of you live in NY together (or apart, but each of...

Can my ex-wife keep filing contempt cases?

Was the pension award made part of the Court's Order? Or was it discussed and paid voluntarily by you without a particular order? If the Court...