Can a lawyer that works for the government take on a case in a private matter (non-government)?

The answer largely depends on the work rules imposed upon the lawyer. For example, a federal job will specifically prohibit private representation....

If someone's civil rights were violated in NYC, are you entitled to a free consultation? It involves the NYC police.

Entitled to a free consultation? Americans have grown too dependent on entitlements, and that is a direct reflection of the project-dweller era of...

Can my son get the child support money? I don't mind paying child support arrears but if it's for the child he should get it.

No. Your child support money goes to the opposing parent and all arrears also go to the opposing parent. No child support court can redirect these...

You need to ask these questions of your lawyer, not us here. We have no idea about any of the details of your case. We do not know the judge before...

Will i be forced to continue to pay child support after child is 21 if attending college in NY

We cannot answer this question without looking at your order of support to see what the age-out provision is. That order guides your payments, and...

Isn't releasing hundreds of emails I sent to my attorney ahead of litigation a breach of attorney-client privilege? A crime?

Without all the details and without the actual emails to review, we cannot properly respond to this question. The general principle although not...

One of the duties of a lawyer is to explain to his client exactly what is happening during the course of a divorce action. Coming here online will...

What is called when your State discriminates against you ?

Fascism. It's definition is a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascists) that exalts nation and often race above the...

In NY, If I decline to press charges for physical DV on the day of the incident, yet have a PD report, can I press charges now?

Something is very strange. You describe an impossible scenario. Cops cannot make a choice as to what to do in a DV case. The statute requires they...

Can my newborn baby be taken away if I lost custody of my other children 8 yrs ago ?

An unwritten rule among states engaged in the practice of child abuse prevention is that when a mom skips out from one state with a CPS background,...