When you are posting the question it should prompt you to enter a Practice Area. You want this question under Criminal Law or Criminal Defense,...

Under the facts as you've presented them, in NY your entirely premarital IRA isn't subject to distribution. As to the second part of your...

In addition to the information provided by my colleagues, an Executor named in the Will but not appointed by the court may also be referred to as...

Can my sons father get visitation after not seeing him for his whole 5 years of life

Attorney Zaslavsky has given you good advice. You will definitely want to have a lawyer help you with this. Good luck.

Given that in a musical sense all songs copyrighted draw somewhat on the songs, melodies or lyrics of the past ,,,

I agree with Attorney Perry. There are hints in your post that it may be possible to cobble together some kind of Fair Use defense to infringement...

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I own a trademarked word for my clothing line personally. I also own he company of the same name. Can I now claim the trademark

You own a trademark registration. With a couple of dollars and the assistance of IP counsel, you can put the proper papers in place to insure that...

Can you drop charges you filed against someone else?

This isn't an intellectual property question. You can re-post under criminal Defense. In most instances the decision to drop charges rests solely...

Development of apps for Iphone/Android-- do I need to protect my idea?

You definitely need to consult (actually retain) an IP attorney. Your abstract "idea" can't be protected under patent law. You'll need some kind of...

Unfortunately, you can't get an answer you're entitled to rely upon here. Advising you as to whether or not you have a viable Fair Use defense to a...

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What happens after death if a Life Estate is not recorded with the county government?

Your facts are a little unclear. Typically it wouldn't be a Life Estate to your children - it would be a Deed transferring title to your children...