A person is being black mailed to confess to something she did not do, how do we respond?

Your post is somewhat confusing but as to any bogus claim that is being made against the "accused", the "truth shall set you free". Just as with...

Should I hire a separate attorney in a libel/defamation case with 5 other defendants?

You should definitely have your own attorney. Even though all "defendants" might be united in interest in so far as wanting to defeat plaintiff's...

Fake email address in libel and defamation accusation?

An Answer to a complaint MUST contain "affirmative defenses" which, if omitted, can wind up being waived. No attorney on AVVO can tell you what,...

Having difficulty in obtaining records from a psychiatrist. He wants me to come and provide an explanation of why I need it.

You are not obligated to give a reason for why you want the records, nor should you other than the fact that you want them. NYS's puplic health...

Can I appeal a Restraining Order? What are my rights especially if plaintiff lied and used hearsay and gossip as their defense?

You do not indicate the nature or basis of the RO but Yes, you can appeal the issuance of a restraining order but to do so you will have to...

As all responders have noted, while pennies constitute legal tender, the law does not require the attorney to accept that form. More importantly...

Can I sue my daughter for falsely accusing my husband of molesting her?

Calling someone a child "molester" is arguably slander "per se", but as a practical matter if she has no assets to collect a judgment from, the...

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The bollard was likely placed and put into use either to guide vehicles through a designated path, or to prevent a vehicle from going to or near a...

As a dog owner, I share your frustration with incompetent and overpriced veterinarian practices. Unfortunately, the general rule in NY is that you...

Progressive is adding things to my car estimate that was not part of the accident. is this legal

If the damage to your car was such that the cost of repair is greater than the book/market value, meaning it was "totalled", then the insurance...