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Follow-up question: I rec'd a copy of my Judgment of Divorce from the courthouse in Orange County, NY. I never received this.

Paul's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

In all likelihood you are divorced. If the only problem is the name on the caption of the Judgment, that is a scrivener's error that isn't going...

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Copy write laws?

Paul's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

Consult with a local IP attorney. Without knowing much more about how the names would be used and displayed, it is difficult to advise you. In...

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If you file for divorce and it is still being litigated for amost a year, are you at any point considered legally seperated?

Paul's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

No. Passage of time has nothing to do with the "legality" of your separation. You only become legally separated upon the filing of a separation...

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Is there a statute of limitations time frame to put in a claim as an heir for a probate proceeding?

Paul's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

If there is no will, then the decedent's estate would be handled in an administration proceeding rather than through probate. NY's intestacy laws...

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Contested divorce, when one party believes that they hold all the cards if the case goes to trial.

Paul's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

You can't make the other side see reason. If what she gains is offset by increased attorney fees than she is still no worse off- but you are. So,...

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If your married and your husband buys home and its under his name and he should pass away who is owner and responsible.

Paul's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

If your husband has a Will, the property would pass according to the Will, subject to your spousal right of election. If he doesn't have a Will,...

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Can a complaint to police be considered malicious / frivolous?

Paul's answer | Answered on January 03, 2015

Yes, there is something you can do. Or more precisely, there is something you can not do. Just. don't. contact. her. You're not being...

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Does placing a copyright mark for myself on a 500 years old unclaimed historical document becomes my legal property?

Paul's answer | Answered on January 03, 2015

What you propose does not at all sound like a good idea. As to your first question: No; placing a copyright notice as you describe would not make...

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I shopped in express departmental store during Thanksgiving. I used my credit card for the purchase but they opened credit card.

Paul's answer | Answered on December 31, 2014

Without asking a specific question, it will be difficult for you to obtain actionable advice.

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If i get a trademark on my unique stage name, and one uses a similar name by changing a few letters. is that legal?

Paul's answer | Answered on December 31, 2014

This would be a fact specific analysis so commenting based on your example is meaningless. Depending upon the specific names and uses, an IP...

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Follow-up question: I rec'd a copy of my Judgment of Divorce from the courthouse in Orange County, NY. I never received this.

Copy write laws?

If you file for divorce and it is still being litigated for amost a year, are you at any point considered legally seperated?

Is there a statute of limitations time frame to put in a claim as an heir for a probate proceeding?

Contested divorce, when one party believes that they hold all the cards if the case goes to trial.

If your married and your husband buys home and its under his name and he should pass away who is owner and responsible.

Can a complaint to police be considered malicious / frivolous?

Does placing a copyright mark for myself on a 500 years old unclaimed historical document becomes my legal property?

I shopped in express departmental store during Thanksgiving. I used my credit card for the purchase but they opened credit card.

If i get a trademark on my unique stage name, and one uses a similar name by changing a few letters. is that legal?