Why would a landlord who feels they can win a case settle?

I agree with Mr. Bianchi. A settlement is far less risky and time consuming. Settling is much cheaper and makes it less likely that the tenant...

If you want to withdraw your petition, you can do so by letter to the clerk's office or by appearing at the next appearance date and telling the...

What is the process for a new hired attorney to postpone a case to get familiar with information if needed?

The new lawyer may either appear and seek an adjournment or write a letter seeking the adjournment. It takes a tremendous amount of time to...

I was caught shoplifting a 180$ shirt from Saks. Manhatten. they didnt call the police. just forced me to sigh 2 pages .

Your visa should not be in danger because you were not arrested. The store will likely send you a civil demand letter but it is unlikely that they...

Immigration Test Question 1

Please re-post. You did not include any facts or a question.

Child support in arrears of 20, 000+-- Need help reducing if possible have an order that was placed on me bc of not showing up

Unless you file a motion to vacate your default in the initial proceeding (when the order was put in place without you appearing) then there is no...

Can an aunt interfere in an ongoing custody battle with a petition for custody for herself of the children?

It is impossible to determine who will win a custody case without far more information. An unsuitable home is certainly an enormous factor though.

Can you get custody of your child if he does'nt live with the mother, your paying child support & child is failing school?

That may be grounds to file for a modification of custody but whether it is sufficient to win the case is a very different question. No one can...

Can you use the same evidence to defend yourself if a case is dismissed and the other party reopens the case?

Your evidence from the first case should be sufficient. Depending on why the first case was dismissed, you may be able to have the latter case...

How do I get court transcript?

I assume that the trial was recorded by machine as opposed to a court reporter? Contact the Suffolk County Family Court clerk for a transcript...