Do artists and record labels who publish theirs songs need to register their works with the US copyright office?

Not generating any money may be a self-fulfilling prophecy if you are penny-wise and pound-foolish enough to fail to register. You should register...

Can a father get custody over 1 year old daughter if mother lives in homeless shelter?

Nobody can definitively answer your question based on the information you provide. If your ex decided to seek custody, his attorney could use any...

I wrote a screenplay, and wanted do I need to get a copyright before we film? How do i protect my rights?

Registration with the US Copyright office and the Writer's Guild of America would both be good ideas. That way, your script itself would be...

Can they enforce their copyright?

The Federal Copyright registration should suffice to enable the registrants to litigate the enforcement of that copyright regardless of their...

What can be done if NCP does not want to return child at designated court ordered time?

Indeed the Order does control. The other parent may not unilaterally alter drop-off times without your consent. If you cannot come to some...

Unfortunately it is whatever the order says it is. Lots of the time these orders are not and can't be specific enough to take into account...

As the custodial dad, do i have to attend decision and order hearing (after filing of objection)? what if i don't go?

Simple, you must go and better still with a lawyer.

My wife and I have a 4 year old daughter and I just found out she's not mine?

Legally, the child is presumed to be yours because she was born while you were married to the mother. So absent a paternity action and a DNA test...

Why would my ex propose mediation but hire a litigator as his lawyer?

The resounding chorus here is that you need to hire a lawyer. I agree for a number of reasons. First of all, your ex has hired one, which puts you...

Is the Board responsible for the fire escape outside my coop?

Typically anything outside your walls is the condo board's responsibility. You can sue but shouldn't without counsel.