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Will a judge in New York lower the child support amount because my kids' father is going out of work on FMLA?
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Answered on February 01, 2012
It depends upon the reason for taking the time off of work. If it is due to the birth of a child that was planned and healthy, maybe not. On the...
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How do i find my biological parents foreign visitors from a country and "abandoned" me here?
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Answered on February 01, 2012
As you surely know, this is a very difficult question, and not really a legal one. If the identity of your birth mother was never recorded, it may...
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I live in NYC and I have a 5 year old with my ex boyfriend. I want to relocate to Los Angeles, CA. Do I need his permission move
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Answered on February 01, 2012
In short, your options are to negotiate or litigate. Many times initial resistance to such a move may be overcome by skillful negotiation along...
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Can a jury be denied if the first date of return is adjourned due to health reasons & requested at the first hearing in session?
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Answered on February 01, 2012
Not every dispute in court is entitled to be heard by a jury. To obtain more information here on AVVO, please repost with some additional details.
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Is paying an attorney out of my joint account allowed
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Answered on February 01, 2012
As the other attorneys have pointed out, "reasonable" is the key. Fortunately, no matter what your financial circumstances, the cost of initially...
My husband stole jewelry given to me by my grandmother. Our marriage is over. Did he have the legal right to take my jewely?
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Answered on January 31, 2012
No, he did not have the right to take jewelry that was a gift to you only. Unfortunately, if he's already sold the jewelry, it may be impossible...
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Getting medical records from a doctor
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Answered on January 31, 2012
In New York, as in most states, the patient has an absolute right* to see and get a copy of their medical record. Your health care provider...
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Can I sue my doctor for releasing to me for legal purposes medical records that include hiv information that I did not ask for
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Answered on January 31, 2012
Unfortunately, no.
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Child's father says he has papers from the child support office saying he is entitled to claim our children
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Answered on January 31, 2012
Child support services does not have the authority to overrule IRS regulations, which are very specific about who can claim what and the procedure...
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Can i move out with my boyfriend at 17 with my moms permision
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Answered on January 31, 2012
If your parents are together and married, the your mother's permission should buy you enough time to reach age 18 before your father's objection...
