Hey, see below: (1) and (2) No, you do not need to respond to the affirmative defenses, but you can assert your own. (3) Yes, you can answer DKI...

The support will continue. It just means that both the divorce and the support will be heard in one court.

How does that effect me?

It may affect you if and when a judgment is issued against him. Usually however, some type of insurance or other assets would cover his defense...

Yes, you can make a motion to extend the NOI filing date. However, you can simply ask the court to extend the date at the pre-trial conference....

I rented a house for a week in NY. Landlord refuses to return security. Claiming damage to a tree on his property what to do?

Take the landlord to small claims court and use the rental agreement and any communication he's sent to you to help you in your case.

It's very likely that you were sued and the plaintiff won against you by default. I would go to the clerks office and ask them to look up your...

How do I file a motion to compel the def to resp to demand for BOP and discovery. NYS Civil under $25,000 pro se

Youre required to send a letter requesting the information one more time, then do a motion to compel.

Where do I file a motion to vacate a judgment for lack of jurisdiction?

File it in the original court that issued the judgment. Keep in mind you cant just show up once and never return you have to appear throughtout the...

Is a lawyer required to tell you if he is friends with the person you hired him to sue?

Conflict of interest. However, it depends on the situation.

Can a judge deny an MACD for a first time offender? I have a clean record and got arrested for pl 221.10

You should be able to get it for a first time offense. I still would suggest a consulation with an attorney. Worst case scenario you can always...