What will happen if I ignore a civil demand notice?

If the police do get involved, speak to your parents and call an attorney.

My wife was caught by Macy’s security in NYC, allegedly for shoplifting, which was not the case, and we'd like to sue Macy's.

I agree with my colleague. The time for attacking the criminal aspect of this issue was during the arraignment. Now only a civil issue remains. ...

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How can I appeal to vacate a default judgement against me for a small claims? I didn't appear in court for a dumb reason.

You may be able to file a Motion to Vacate Default Judgment, but you will need a legitimate excuse and a meritorious defense to the other party's...

If I do not win in Small Claim court , can defendant sue me back for Legal expenses, or any other loses because of court?

Yes, either party can request legal fees from the other I there is a good reason to do so, however there is no guarantee that a judge/magistrate...

Does my 20 year old son have a leg to stand on for child support?

Yes, a prior Order is enforceable against you and/or the other party. If you wish, you may file a Petition for a Downward Modification in Child...

I desperately need to contact a California atty. re a massive corporate fraud issue. The pop-up screen does not let me input

Use the Find a Lawyer function at the top of the website. If it doesn't work, you can always contact Avvo and ask for help. Good luck!

What happens at a Pre-trial Discovery Conference? What documents are needed to bring to the Pre-trial Discovery Conference?

Often a date for trial is scheduled at a Pre-Trial Conference. You can bring what the Judge orders you to bring, what your attorney (if you have...

What should I do if I was told in court by the judge that I don't need to pay child support anymore but did not put it on record

Order a transcript of the hearing (if you can) and retain an attorney to file a Motion to Restore to Calendar. There you can request that the...

What are the proper process to take to serve Claim Forms on a Defendant for outstanding monies due to me.

Proper service of process is a very tricky issue. There are many nuances that should be discussed with a New York litigation attorney in a...

Will my income be included in my husbands child support case in New York City ?

I agree with my colleague. Your income will be examined if the total financial resources available to the child are scarce.