Filing for divorce what are my rights as a parent? Can my husband be forced to pay my legal fees? What money am I entitled to?

There is not enough information to give an accurate answer. You may be entitled to child support and/or maintenance. You may also be entitled to a...

My 16 yr old step-daughter moved out of her mothers' home in Feb 2014 and in with a family from her church .

Your husband can move to modify the support order based on the fact that the mother no longer has custody. The new family might make a request for...

Lately the police began to come to my house every other day looking for my boyfriend.

If the police believe that a crime has been committed they have the right to issue an arrest warrant and look for the alleged perpetrator. There is...

Is it possible to get a 24 year old felony expunged from my record? If so, how long will the process take? Can it be expedited

New York does not allow a criminal conviction to be expunged at the present time. You could request a relief from civil disabilities which might...

Signing off on paternal rights/Gaining sole custody?

The father will not be able to elude child support payments. You can certainly apply for sole custody and based on what you have stated, it is very...

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How true is the 6 month time limit for the da to try the case ?

It is completely true. However, the six month time limit is not six calendar months but rather 180 days of time charged to the people. There are...

In most instances you would have to go through the police process. If you have a lawyer, there is a possibility that you could arrange a voluntary...

What's the most I could get for petit larceny

The maximum sentence you could receive would be one year in jail. You could also receive three years probation and a one thousand dollar fine. That...

Can I plead guilty after hearing but before Jury picking

Yes. You can enter a guilty plea at any point before a jury, or judge, has rendered a verdict. Speak to your lawyer about the present status of...

Is it possible in NY (Manhattan) to appeal a court's ruling on a motion to dismiss?

In most instances, an appeal relating to a motion to dismiss would not be filed until the criminal matter has been completed. If the case results...