Just bought a house with my son

To go about getting a life estate the best advice would be to call an attorney does work on real property issues. Simply the life estate transfers...

Judgements not mines

It is hard to answer your question based on the facts provided. Simply, if the judgements are not yours, you can have them removed. You should...

How do I protect my children when I pass on?

It is very important to be concerned about protecting your children and assets in case of emergency or otherwise. My advice would be to speak to a...

Interesting civil/business legal case

Your questions is difficult to answer with out knowing anymore facts. But if a third party illegally accesses another's website and causes him/her...

Supreme court procedural rule

Yes the proper procedure is to serve on all parties any documents that have been filed with the Court.

My lawyer's secretary called me out of the blue to ask me how everything with my father's estate was going. Will they charge me?

The answer is it depends. What the retainer agreement says should control. Is it the firms practice to bill for quick phone check ups? Additionally...

If my sons mother file a violation petition and doesnt show up for court do I have to still appear.

The best bet, is to always appear. If not you can be defaulted if she shows up.

Judge resentencing me? I have no evidence but my word..I'm 18 just finished my first year of college The court is in Buffalo, NY

Best bet is to bring proof that you attended the case. I.e. payment, a certificate, or affidavit of the teacher of the class.

IF YOU HIRE A LAWYER AND YOU GAVE HIM HAVE OF THE MONEY AND I WANT TO HIRE A DIFFERENT LAWYER CAN I GET THE MONEY BACK?

Generally the answer is yes. But it depends on the retainer agreement and if the lawyer has spent any time working on the case. Your friend should...

In short, the answer is yes you can take him to small claims court. Here in New York the jurisdictional limit is $5,000 and for money only. You...