Can I claim independency now to get stimulus check?

I don't know - sorry. I don't handle tax matters. Please call one of the helplines that are run by an appropriate organzatioin, such as the LGBT...

I live in NY state. I put in request to cease child support as child turns 21 in a week. My court date isn't until March. Reimbu

It depends. Why is the payment being made? If it's a court order that ceases at 21, contact the Child Support Enforcement Unit if you're paying...

Does absolute privilege of a witness apply out of the court when making otherwise defamatory false statements?

Yes, absolute privilege applies, with only one exception. If you can prove that the only reason the case was brought was to allow the in court...

Statutory add ons in New York include: out of pocket medicals, reasonable child care expenses to allow the custodial parent to work and...

What's prevents the less monied spouse from running up fees under DRL 237 that their ex spouse will be required to pay for?

It's a great question - because it *is* a risk, one that can be mitigated by having an experienced attorney on your side. If the Court becomes...

Yes, Assets that are premarital are not subject to equitable distribution in a divorce.

Does my defendant spouse need to be served, in an uncontested NY divorce?

The spouse can admit service, avoiding the process outlined in other answers. This is typically done in the defendant's affidavit. However, service...

What can I do? My husband stop paying legal fees as he promised he would. We have a court date coming up in 10 days.

First, your lawyer should NEVER have been changed without your consent no matter how busy someone is. Second, you have a right to an attorney of...

If a magazine or company interviews someone for a YouTube video, and that person defames his wife verbally, is the mag liable?

Under most circumstances the answer is yes. But details matter.

Can I sue my son for giving me bad credit with not one but TWO mortgage companies?

Yes, you can sue him - anyone can sue anyone about anything - but you'll be laughed out of court. On the other hand you may have a claim...