I don't know if I should cooperate with the cops or not regarding a DV incident. New York City.

First, take a deep breath. Second, if you need a temporary order of protection you can go to FAMILY COURT and file a petition for an order of...

When you divorced was their a support order issued by the court which put his support obligation at 3000? If there was an agreement not...

First, if you are indigent, you might consider a visit to the Legal Aid Society in your borough or Legal Services in your county. Second, if you...

Three detectives came to my house saying some one filed a complaint against me. They ask to speak to me What should I do?

First, you do not know the intent of the police. Second, if you voluntarily go to the pct. to answer questions they may not have to Mirandize you....

Can I ended up in jail for taking my 11&16 yrs old kids to my parents house for sleepover?

If you have a court order that requires return of the children at a specific time, then you could be in violation. If you do not have a court...

Can I press charges on a 14 year old boy for making a 5 year old lick this private parts?

First, is the 14 year old in your home? Second, you could contact police and child abuse hotline to report the inappropriate sexual behavior of...

Unsupervised visitation with abuser?

First, if you do not bring the child for visits you could be held in contempt of the custody/visitation order. Is he still in supervised visits? ...

If the person did not have permission or authority to enter And if at the time of entering your sister’s room he intended to commit a crime, e.g...

Why am I getting 25k a year for one child when the Noncustodial parent makes 348,557 a year?

There is a formula which Support Magistrates follow. First they take the combined income of both parents. Combined parental income means the sum...

How can I cancel order of protection?

The answer to this question is more complicated than it appears. Yes, in a criminal case, the protected party cannot get the TOP vacated. The...