Can I prevent my ex-wife from obtaining a passport for my now 16 year old daughter? We have shared custody.

Your child can apply for her own passport now that she is 16. You may want to try to get a court order modifying each parent's ability to...

Will I have to do jail time? Will I have an arrest and conviction on my permanent record? Will I be able to be expunged?

Talk with an attorney. You should not be solely relying on the advice you are given here. Depending on your age, you may have your record...

Just wondering how long I will have to wait for the Citizenship Interview.

Congratulations on applying for citizenship. It looks like you are going to be waiting 6 to 7 months. As you have already figured out, you can...

In NY State Court Is it the case where first to make a motion and win wins and opposition then loses it's chance to make motion?

Many cases start out with both sides starting out with summary judgment motions. If one side makes a motion for summary judgment, the other side...

Leaving a job in NY to take a job in NJ, how long of a wait to qualify for Unemployment and which State would pay it?

If you are terminated and have worked in multiple states you should still be qualified for unemployment. Every state has different requirements,...

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Will I be required to join the NY bar if I am not advising on NY law?

As long as you are not practicing New York law, you do not need to join the New York Bar.

You can contact the Attorney General to look into your situation. At which point you may also face eviction., or retaliation from the landlord....

When you ask what the DOB can do in your favor is really a matter of what you think is good for you. Staying in an illegal apartment rent free is...

Does she have a right to take away laundry card, cable, internet that was promised in the rent.

You are facing a major quality of life issues with your roommate. It sounds like she is harassing you, and doesn't want you there. If you really...

Can we ask for a decrease in child support amount based on the situation?

If your husband is paying over 50% of paycheck to child support, it sounds like there are other issues involved than just the standard 25% for two...