Same Sex Partners and Child Support
Sep 03, 2010
The Matter of H.M. v E.T., is a child support proceeding that was commenced in Rockland County Family Court, back in 2007. Last month this case made headlines. H.M. and E.T. were a lesbian couple (no...
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What is an ACD in the context of a Family Court Abuse or Neglect proceeding?
Sep 03, 2010
What follows is a brief overview of an ACD in the context of an Abuse or Neglect proceeding brought against a parent or person legally responsible for a child by a child protective agency pursuant ...
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What is an ACD (NY Criminal)
Sep 03, 2010
ACD stands for Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. It is sometimes referred to as an ACoD. Where an individual is accused of a crime in New York, an ACD may be offered as a way to settle the m...
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Unwed Parents and Paternity
Sep 03, 2010
When unmarried parents choose to separate they, as well as their
children may face certain legal challenges that their counterparts from divorcing
families often do not face. These
challenges revolv...
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Is it in my interest to hire an Attorney prior to arraignment?
Aug 31, 2010
In my opinion, absolutely.
First consider the alternative. You will be represented by one of the court appointed lawyers who happens to be on arraignment duty that day. That lawyer will not even be aw...
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What to expect at an arraignment in New York City Criminal Courts
Aug 31, 2010
What an arraignment is not. An arraignment is not trial.
An arraignment is not an evidentiary hearing.
Witnesses are not called at an arraignment, nor is evidence received by the court.
Neither a ...
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