I was arrested by the NYPD without probable cause, and the charges were dropped. I filed a Notice of Claim with NYC, was deposed

There are a lot of factors that go into settlement offers. Have you been arrested previously? A case is worth more if this is your first arrest....

My friend was on a city bus when a car cutt the bus off the driver slammed on his breaks and she was hurt does she have a case

Was the bus required to have seat belts. ? Did it have seat belts ? Were the seat belts functioning? Those are the potential cause of actions...

Paying child support, call it $X, to former spouse. Former spouse would like me to make a insurance payments and on her behalf.

I think it would be ok if it is signed,documented and agree to by both of you. It may depend on the working of the agreement. You may also want to...

Are there steps I can take legally to get my minor son's passport from his father?

Is there an order of custody in place? If not you would petition the court for custody and raise this issue. If there is an existing order in place...

NYC uncontested divorce

Go to the clerks office with ID so you can access the file. Even if the divorce was granted you will still need to serve your ex with a copy of the...

Do I need a criminal attorney present to turn myself in for a warrant?

At the time you turn yourself in the judge on his or her own action or upon application of the DA can move to set bail based upon your warrant and...

On statements of net worth the house is listed as an asset and the mortgage a liability. If you feel that the mortgage exceed the value of the...

Are women required to give back an engagement ring if engagement is called off?

In most cases the answer is yes, you do have to give it back. It is considered a gift in contemplation of marriage, and if the marriage does not...

Documents to prove separate properties?

I think the better route would be to subpoena the documents. However, if there has been commingling of money over a 16 year period, the court still...

What right do NYC police have to break into my house and arrest me?

Mr Rothstein is correct, your plea to a misdemeanor would preclude your from suing for false arrest, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution....