How can an uncontested divorce be granted without papers ever being served to me?

Plaintiff must have alleged some grounds for jurisdiction of the Manhattan (New York County) court. Plaintiff also had to have submitted proof of...

Infringement of privacy Question

Unless you received a release or written consent from the person whose photograph you are using, you should look at New York Civil Rights Law...

What will my medical malpractice lawyer say or do to let me no I have a case

It sounds like you already have an attorney. As the attorney answers before this pointed out, your attorney will collect the medical records from...

I'm not aware of any legal claim called "financial hardship." There is protection under the U.S. bankruptcy laws under the right circumstances but...

Hi My name is Maria Tsolomitis I feel like I have been a victim of slander and malicious threats

Maria, by former colleges, do you mean former colleagues (co-workers)? Before seeking an attorney, you should tell these two people that they will...

I have a question and I need a good answer thank you

In addition to the sources mentioned by the prior lawyer, you can go to SuperLawyers.com and Martindale.com, both of which are free sources. You...

Can I sue for slander and defermation

I'm a NY attorney so I can only speak generally. You need to find a local attorney who handles civil rights cases. If you were defamed in writing...

How does direct testimony, cross examination, and redirect work during trial?

I'm a NY trial attorney so I can only speak generally. When a party questions his own witnesses, it is called direct examination. When you examine...

Can a person out of usa be punished for blackmailing?

Locate a lawyer in the Philippines through the internet and contact by email to ask this question.

Granted a Motion To dismiss in NYS Civil Court Judge granted motion based of "failure to state claim"

Unfortunately, the American Rule is that each party must bear their own legal fees unless you were sued under a contract that says that the winning...