Character references must appear at trial in person and they must testify and be subject to cross examination. I have seen many a character...

I need to prove neglect of a child re: EPTL law my exhusband of 20 years has sued me for my sons eatate?

The laws of Australia and New York apply. Australia's surrogate court system has jurisdiction over the decedent and his estate in Australia while...

Divorce or Annulment?

You will need a divorce. You can also allege that the man is violent. Current U.S. law allows you to dispose of him using criminal and civil...

What do i need to do to file a violation order of support?

Go to the petitions window and file your petition. Have the clerk serve the man and hire a lawyer to represent you in court. I'm not being...

Do I have the right to give up my parental rights because I am unable to financially support them ?

No. New York does not recognize terminating one's parental rights because of an inability to support kids. In this economy, there are very few of...

What paperwork do I need to evict someone? Can it be done online or do I have to go to the court house?

A 'quick' eviction means you want to employ the statute's summary proceedings for a holdover. There is no way to go over how to file predicate...

There is no legal way to stop your wife from displaying herself on social media. Her displays will matter little during a divorce unless she...

About to change a lawyer?

This is a difficult one. The general principle is that no case can ever be started from scratch unless it is first withdrawn without prejudice....

I have sole custody of my child. I was convicted of disorderly conduct against her grandma. Can I loose custody?

Sure you can. Our government, much like a dumb monkey with a pair of eyeglasses, does not know what to do with its laws. Do they over-enforce or...

If you are talking about forma pauperis relief, then it only covers, "[T]he costs, fees and expenses necessary to prosecute or defend the...