Attorney Missed the first Trial date. What happens next?

It is unusual for a Court to proceed on a matter without the attorney of record present. The term uncontested is also odd since the parties would...

Do I have to pay maintenance or spousal support if she has always worked and has never been a "housewife"?

Your question cannot be answered without a detailed analysis of both your incomes as well as your debts. New York as enacted effective January...

Do I have to meet with a dectective with my family,if my husband being wrongfully accused of domestic violence and child abuse?

You have no obligation to speak with the police. That in mind you do have an obligation to protect your children from abuse and failing to...

If I were to file for full custody of my son, how would this process work? Is full custody awarded to a father very often?

The petition is an article 6 custody petition. Custody is granted to fathers but from my experience Courts still grant custody to mothers more...

Is adding something to an agreement AFTER I sign it illegal?

It is important to always read the entire agreement for additions. The court will often ask both parties whether they have read the agreement and...

My income has been reduced I can no longer pay the X what was agreed to several years ago

It is possible to modify support but you must show a substantial and unforeseen change in your circumstance to warrant a reduction. Unlike child...

The Appeals court can look at facts if it appears that based on a review of the record of the trial the Court has abused its discretion as the fact...

Divorce my husband

Yes you can. If he is no longer in NY you will file against him personally in the State where he resides. While a divorce can be granted on...

If you have a order of protection against you are there certain things you can still do?

Handling both matrimonial law and criminal law I urge you to review the order with a criminal attorney. All to often our firm has seen an...

How much time can u do for a 9600 check and is there a payment plan I can do to avoid jail time I don't wanna lose my family

Not clear by what you mean but whether it is a forged check or larceny both would be class d felonies, forgery in the second degree and or grand...

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