Re-posting question to Divorce & Separation. Do the best you can to adhere to the discovery deadlines or request additional time for cause from...

Can affirmatives defenses can be brought after voluntary dismissal before the defendant's motion to answer ?

After an action is dismissed of record further pleadings and proceedings are moot. So no need to worry about defendant's answer and affirmative...

Does social security still continue to collect over payment while bankruptcy is in process and not yet been resolved?

Re-posting to Social Security. More needs to be known about the history of this "over-payment" dispute about years of "misinformation." Coordinate...

Defendants lawyer late with answer?

Expecting a default judgment as a penalty for a party's being two days late is neither reasonable nor proportionate. Public policy favors...

Can I govern internet time on a phone my ex gets my 10 yr old?

Re-posting your question to Child Custody & Visitation. You raise an important point. Family law judges grapple with such issues all the time in...

How much time does a party have to respond to opposition papers to a motion to dismiss per CPLR?

CPLR 2214(b) provides that reply affidavits must be served at least one day before return date if notice of motion was served at least 16 days...

Man came to me with summons papers for someone I know. What could happen bc he served me in place of the other person?

You are in good shape. It is up to the person summoned to challenge service in court.

Can a motion for continuance be verbal?

Yes, a motion for continuance can be granted for good cause shown in the court's discretion, even on the day of trial. Sometimes continuances are...

If a motion for dismissal was denied, does the case continues?

The order denying dismissal should state what the court intends. It appears the matter is continuing, in which case the parties should get before...

Review the contract in person with a business lawyer. Spotify also posts Terms of Service (an online contract) on its website containing default...