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If I fire my PI lawyer for good cause (after 4+ years) what are the New York State ethics rules regarding a retaining lien?
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Answered on April 23, 2014
I agree with the other attorney responses. This is an issue for your new lawyer to deal with since he will know that by you changing attorneys,...
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Im divorcing I have 2 kids prior to marriage 4 altogether. I have a verbal agreement w/my Ex. Do my moneyorders and kids count?
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Answered on April 23, 2014
You can always ask the court to take into consideration your other support obligations, however there is an automatic deduction if there is a court...
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I have a trial date of april 30 2014 ,I recieved request for dcuments I couldnt possibly put together in 7 days .what do i do ?
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Answered on April 23, 2014
If the request is a subpoena then you must try and put together what you have to respond. You only have to produce what you have, you do not have...
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Can a divorce decree be appealed if I can prove misrepresentation by my lawyer
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Answered on April 23, 2014
There are no appeals from consent agreements. However, if you really feel that your attorney did not explain the agreement to you or you did not...
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“if I recently received life insurance money from my father's death of 30 years ago, do I have to split it in a divorce?”
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Answered on April 23, 2014
Life insurance proceeds will be separate property as long as you keep it in an account in your name alone and don't mix it with marital funds.
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Please someone help me understand something about willful failure to pay child support
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Answered on April 23, 2014
You can cross-examine the witness to show bias, prejudice or other reason to question their credibility but they are still allowed to testify. The...
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Who is an ideal witness for a custody trial
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Answered on April 23, 2014
Beyond the obvious of family and friends, school teachers, religious leader, extra-curricular activity coaches. People who see you and the...
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Hello, I have 2 children with my fiancé.my children whom live with me are ages 15,and 4....I have 2 other children from my ex
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Answered on April 23, 2014
Since you have been paying your support and at the same time have increased your obligations with your other children, the court can and should...
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Is there a way to revoke a divorce decree that had been finalized?
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Answered on April 23, 2014
No backsies once divorce granted on consent. You must remarry.
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In NY to What age do I have to pay child support if the child is still in college?
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Answered on April 22, 2014
Child Support in New York ends at age 21 unless emancipated sooner. You can only be made to pay past age 21 if you agree to it. Some parents will...
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