'Unfounded' means that an allegation of the abuse of a child did not stand up to scrutiny after an investigation by ACS. This does not mean they...

Can I sue acs

You can sue anyone you want any time you want. The problem is will you win. ACS is a crucial government agency that carries all the immunities...

How are expenses handled when the agreement is 1/3 to attorney.

No two agreements are alike. The lawyer may compel you to cover the $20,000 in medical costs or he may absorb those costs. I personally would not...

Judge ask new judgement of divorce..my papers were submitted on July I waited 4 months,I have to wait 4 months again?

My experience has been that I would have to wait the same period as before for a signature. That's because when the court rejects a packet, other...

Can I the victim be charged for violating a "no contact order"?

No. You are instead luring him in to violate him should he come around and appear with you. The best way to protect both sides is to amend the...

Filed the initial papers for divorce in troy new york?

Without an attorney, your case may go nowhere. Filing and serving a summons with notice is only the beginning of a divorce action. You don't know...

Is it legal to adopt a baby at 17?

You must be eighteen (an adult) to adopt a child.

Ordinarily, if a captioned document (that's the one with the case heading that includes the names and docket number) appears in someone's mailbox,...

How do I dismiss a temporary Order of Protection?

I noticed that there is a policy going around in family court not to immediately dismiss petitions filed by the petitioner. The court will adjourn...

Field divorce action sumon and notice in renselaer new york ?

This question is totally unclear. Who filed in Texas? When did you arrive in New York? State residency rules are a tricky mess, but if your...