Is there any benefit to pro bono work for a lawyer?

No. It's a quick way to get into lots of trouble when case financing is set at zero. The only outcome is a forced settlement with little gain and...

Can witnesses be held liable in a torts action arising from a case that they provided witness to?

No. A witness in court owes mo prior duty of disclosure unless you affirmatively ask. That is what discovery is for. A lawyer could have been...

In the state of NY, if you agree to pay child support until the age of 21, is it possible to have the age changed to 18 later?

There seems to be a confusion here. The government abdicated its power over "support". Now, the custodial parent calls all the shots. You are in...

Compensation with my Mom for eldercare.

The sister is incorrect. Your caregiver contract stands on its own and the sister's power of attorney does not somehow negate the contract. The...

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In a civil case for SOL DO you file a pre-Answer motion to dismiss as your answer or as a motion with the court to the complaint

You're right. It's a ore answer motion to dismiss pursuant to CPLR 3211 and your supporting affidavit must be notarized. I am impressed by the...

If an attorney is only admitted to practice in New York, what does he need in order to file a complaint in Federal Court CT?

The general principle for foreign lawyers is that they can file a motion with the court to be admitted for that one case only. This is called a...

Is there a way for me to speed up the divorce process?

Nothing. You get what you pay for. Good luck.

Do I need representation for a child support case?

There should have been a hearing for which you should have been served if the lien arose from the housing assistance. Otherwise, you must inquire...

On 5/13 my soon-to-be ex husband dissipated a martial asset by without my knowing, a violation of Supreme Court Order.

Well that's a contempt that materially prejudiced a right given you under an order. Weekend jail is not pleasant and he'll get to meet many...

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Felony charges

Those charges, depending upon how they are disposed will determine whether you are deported. The big error is to believe that the wife can shut...