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Where to file compliant against the court correction officers , i was beaten by 2 correction officers, i want to get them

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

You can file an internal complaint with the Warden. You can file a complaint with the CCRB. You should also file a notice of claim within 90 days...

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My stepdaughter is age 21 and in college. I heard that her biological father should still have to pay some of her college

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

If you had a prior order of support for the child & it specifically included college expenses, then you can file an enforcement action if he...

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Can you get into trouble if a judge gives you the wrong papers and you follow them?

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Is this a Family Court case or a criminal court case? If it's a Family Court case, you may need to file a motion to vacate your default if you...

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I filed for child custody and child support and want to withdraw both cases.

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Regarding the child support case, you can send in a notarized letter (copied to the other party) addressed to the Magistrate withdrawing the...

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If there's clear evidence of abuse -- even if the child is afraid to admit it -- is the Attorney for the Child permitted...

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

The Attorney for the Child is permitted to substitute judgment for a child if s/he is being abused. Whether said attorney does so or not is in the...

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A will states maternal grandparents will have sole custody of kidcan the paternal grandparents contest or legally get visitation

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Yes, paternal grandparents may still petition for custody. The will isn't binding upon them simply because they were never parties to, or...

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My mother has been getting child support from my father since I was twelve , but I have never seen that money

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

You can self-petition - Family Court Act Section 422 expressly states a "child . . . may originate a proceeding under this article to compel a...

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Can i file for full custody of my granddaughters?

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

If the children have been residing with you for 2+ years, then you can file for custody & need only prove it's in the best interests of the...

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How can I know if my wife put in papers for divorce?

David's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

You can try checking on NYS court system's website, though same may only reflect cases in which a request for judicial intervention has also been...

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Process of Service for out of state

David's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Generally e-mail is not considered a sufficient method of service under NY law. However, you may wish to verify whether the Court specifically...

David Ivan Bliven's Answers (7561)

Where to file compliant against the court correction officers , i was beaten by 2 correction officers, i want to get them

My stepdaughter is age 21 and in college. I heard that her biological father should still have to pay some of her college

Can you get into trouble if a judge gives you the wrong papers and you follow them?

I filed for child custody and child support and want to withdraw both cases.

If there's clear evidence of abuse -- even if the child is afraid to admit it -- is the Attorney for the Child permitted...

A will states maternal grandparents will have sole custody of kidcan the paternal grandparents contest or legally get visitation

My mother has been getting child support from my father since I was twelve , but I have never seen that money

Can i file for full custody of my granddaughters?

How can I know if my wife put in papers for divorce?

Process of Service for out of state