HIPPA, to my knowledge, usually applies to actual medical information (not insurance information), to which you would clearly be entitled to. The...

I agree with the other poster. This sounds quite similar to a fact pattern which came into my office a few days ago, so I'll give the same advise....

If you are paying out-of-pocket (or via a payroll deduction) for health insurance, then yes, this is generally considered an "unreimbursed medical...

Do I have a right to a trial in family court , based on my petition i filed against the respondents

Generally the answer is yes. However, if your petition is one for modification or enforcement, the Judge isn't obligated to hold a formal trial,...

I have a civil union in NJ and we decided to get married in Cali before prop 8. Will we have to get divorced in both states?

I agree with the other poster - one divorce is sufficient to terminate the marriage. That said, why did you post the question in the New York...

Want to modify my child support order

"Flat fee" means a lawyer either charges a single fee for the entire case, or charges a single, set fee for each court date. That said, I...

Child Custody- Home Evaluation

They want an overall "picture" of each household (since the Judge doesn't do home inspections), but they also look for hazards, such as no window...

Is it true my legal aid lawyer is suppose to listen to me

Yes, your lawyer should "listen" to you, but it may be a situation in which the attorney is challenging the weight which will ultimately be given...

Child Custody/ Standard Visitation Orders.

No, the Judge will not "automatically" issue an order of alternate weekend visitation. That's because every case is different - and plays out...

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Child Support- Pre-School Payments

The short answer is yes, you can file a child support petition. If there's a dispute on who is the custodial parent, the Court may not assess...