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I was attacked in my apartment building, does the fact that my attacker was a neighbor bar me from any action against building?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on February 20, 2012

I agree with Mr. Brophy's assessment; however, I cannot tell from your question whether the assailant was a legitimate tenant or a border who was...

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NY Marriage certificate

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on February 20, 2012

Check on the Bureau of Vital Statistics website. I think after 50 years they become available for genealogical purposes.

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In Uncontested NY divorce, must defendant be served RJI by regular and certified mail?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on February 20, 2012

I agree with Mr. Lieberman. Certified mail isn't required, but an Affidavit of Service is. Good luck!

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I have IDV Court this week and I plan on not showing up. I am dismissing my Full custody, order of protection and child support.

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on February 20, 2012

Simply not showing up for any scheduled court date is a bad idea. It may serve your practical purpose in the short run, but it can potentially...

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Can you assist with question, about if someone says " what are you looking at?"

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on February 19, 2012

There's generally no law against staring or pointing, but both are rude and ill mannered. There's also generally no law against talking to...

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My ex filed for divorce in Aug last year, I was in a motorcycle accident after papers were filed. Is she entitled to any of the

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on February 19, 2012

Absent unusual circumstances you have not mentioned in your narrative, no, she would not be entitled to any settlement you receive for personal...

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Is there any adoption attorney that will take monthly payments

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on February 19, 2012

Yes, you should be able to find an attorney to work with you on a reasonable payment schedule. You can try searching among the attorney profiles...

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RELOCATION

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on February 19, 2012

He can't keep you here, but he may be able to prevent the child/children from moving out of state. A such, it would be a good idea for you to...

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In NY is the biological father is legally obligated to pay child support if the child does not have the fathers last name?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on February 19, 2012

Yes, of course! The child is entitled to the financial support of the father whether the child is named after the father or not. It would...

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Can an unemancipated minor sue on their own?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on February 19, 2012

No.