What constitutes abuse and/or neglect in NYS?

The question is whether any abuse or neglect is indicated. If not, the case must be closed. Of course, you are correct in inquiring as to what...

Is the affirmation of service valid?

Wrong. If you are trying to file an affidavit of service of motion papers, the affidavit should state the name and address of the person served. ...

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What happens in a civil case if the parties involved do not show for a mediation session?

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws. Apparently, the mediation in question is court-sponsored. The mediation will go...

Is this legal or against the rules?

She can't properly do that. She could get herself in trouble, and she could get her boss, the attorney, in trouble too. I assume it is mere...

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Do we need to hire a lawyer for TRO against harassment hearing or should we just go and tell OUR side of the story?

I understand why you'd want to counterclaim against her. But I don't see very much there. Frankly, I'm not sure I see very much on her side...

Can there be more than one executor of an estate if there is no will and the power of attorney is left to 3 siblings?

I'm having trouble understanding your question, because an executor is appointed when there is a will; and because your reference to a power of...

Is it leagal to accept and deposit a check under a deceased persons name on land lease?

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws, but if in fact two of your father-in-law's children leased out land in which they...

A stipulation is an agreement. Thus, it is not the court that grants you a stipulation of discontinuance, but, rather, an agreement between the...

My boss called my Doctor and asked for a list of my medications. The Doctor gave it to them. is this legal?

Doctor/patient confidentiality was apparently compromised. The relationship between a doctor and a patient is such that information shared with...

Can I sue my Union

A union owes its members a duty to fairly and equally represent them. This duty was created by the Supreme Court many years ago and is called the...