Contempt is not the only issue. I have found judges to take a dim view of withholding children from important family events. And isn't the risk...

Can I transfer my son to a different facility if he is on a 72 hr hold?

If your son was involuntarily committed in New York, you will not be able to transfer him out of the state until the hold is over. The hold can be...

Can a involuntary admitted mental hospital patient obtain his own medical records from mental hospital & his psychiatrist Dr

You should be able to obtain your own medical records. You should make the request in writing. All hospitals have their own forms for records...

Did I violate HIPAA act? And could I possibly be terminated from my job?

This is a serious issue and is resulting in numerous disciplinary actions at facilities around the country. With social media, many caregivers are...

Is it legal for a doctor to refer a patient to an online hospital marketplace (with many hospitals) when he gets commission?

It may be a Stark law violation and a violation of New York's counterpart. However, there are exceptions to these laws and these are fact...

Can a 15 year old have a say in visitation out of state?

If there is a court order in place, then your son is supposed to comply with the order and you are expected to encourage him to do so. If it is...

Will my juvenile class d felony record show up on an fbi fingerprint check?

In Connecticut the records are sealed and not destroyed, unless a specific motion was made for destruction. If submitted to the FBI the records...

You need to make sure you comply with the terms of your insurance plan. You can obtain the plan from the company or often find it on the...