Contracted Gratuity??????? Told I am going to be sued for a tip. Please help.

Let's get our terms straight. A "tip" is a gratuity, meaning that it is the exact opposite of a contract -- it is something given without...

How long dies it take for a judge to respond to a motion for reconsideration in this court

As Ms. Koslyn points out, you don't identify the court. Most motions in most courts are decided within a couple of months, but there are still...

I am a NY attorney and am unfamiliar with your state's substantive or procedural law. However, if I were a betting man, I would bet that neither...

My friend is turning 15 and her bf is 19 shes pregnant she wants to put his name on the birth certificate

Not necessarily, no. When a 14- or 15-year-old girl has a baby, not surprisingly the hospital, doctors, and everyone else start asking...

Could I enforce this contract to visit my dog from my ex-wife?

First, one shouldn't use other people's actual names in an avvo posting. That notwithstanding, essentially you have an agreement to agree, which...

How do i go about getting my father medical help, when i have no legal rights over him (he has alzheimers)

First, see if you can work with his wife in a cooperative way to determine whether you can both focus on what may be best for your father. If...

I was falsely accused of phone harassment .. The person I called kept hanging up, so my phone records showed I called.

It seems to me that continually calling someone who repeatedly hangs up on you is pretty much the definition of harassment. That is probably all...

I am having with one sister that is power of attorney

It is possible for you to bring a proceeding in New York State Supreme Court to appoint a guardian for your mom. If such a proceeding were brought...

No will but a notarized letter. is that enough

I am sorry for your loss. Attorney Myers gives you good advice. A will, in order to be valid, must fully comply with the requisites of state...

Discrimination Case?

There are only certain kinds of discrimination that are legally actionable in the employment arena. These include such categories as race,...