I had filed for divorce approx ten years back. Till date I have not got the final divorce papers. Why is it?

You should check with the clerk's office in the county where the papers were filed to find out the status. If you were represented by counsel, your...

My girlfriend was arrested for having one and a half ounce of weed at school in Canada.

If the arrest was in Canada then you should be speaking to a lawyer there. More information would be necessary to give an informed opinion. Good luck.

I have a case in criminal court in ny,is there any chance i could change the court date?

If the case is not on for trial it probably won't be a problem. Provide your attorney with proof regarding the prom and he or she should be able to...

It sounds like there was no arrest. Consider yourself lucky and keep your goal in mind going forward. Good luck.

How do I properly serve my husband with divorce papers for Queens county New York if he is in the Philippines?

He can accept service by signing documents attesting to that fact and having them properly notarized at the consulate in the Philippines. The other...

How to sue a young jobless person for assault?

You can always bring a lawsuit but collecting might be very difficult. You would have to consult with civil lawyers who bring actions for damages....

Can the custodial parent be changed once the child turns 18 in New York State?

She can petition the court for custody. If there is no agreement between the parties the court will have to decide what is in the best interest of...

, can you be arrested if some makes a false claim that a threat to kill has been made,and no evidence was given to police?

This is a question probably best posed to your present attorney. If the police determine there is enough evidence to go forward with an arrest, it...

If i am arrested as a minor does that arrrest go on my permenent record when i turn 18

If a defendant is granted youthful offender status, the case is sealed as a matter of law. If youthful offender status is not granted, then the...

I have recently been arrested for a dwi and several other tickets.i would like to find a list of 18b lawyers in the area.

In most instances you cannot pick an 18b attorney. If the court deems that you are eligible for free representation, they will appoint you an...