Can i sue the Poughkeepsie Police department

While the police may be an invaluable asset to society many times, their penchant for misrepresenting things is legendary. There's nothing you can...

Fighting may be harassment, a violation, or assault, a crime, depending upon the injuries and facts. An harassment charge, a petty offense, has a...

Can I refuse paternity test

If you refuse the paternity test, you may have a default judgment taken against you. You should consult a lawyer.

Does a distinct red hand print left on a child more than 48 hours later constitute child abuse - a medically normal child of 4?

In assessing reasonable corporal punishment (if there is such a thing), probably the mark after 48 hours (actually, it should be blue by now,...

I assume you are referring to a NYS marriage. Despite the lack of a marriage license, you are validly married per Domestic Relations Law section...

What could happen?

You said you signed a paper. Take that paper to an attorney. Discuss with the attorney what s/he thinks will happen and by whom.

How do I get my order of custody paperwork?

It sounds as if there is no available copy, as the court's copy is kept in a file with the family court clerk, which office you state was flooded...

I have physical custody of my daughter. How do I get a passport for vacation when her resentful mother refuses to sign for her?

If it was not addressed in the divorce judgment, then petition the family court for the passport with permission to hold on to it after its being...

I live with a Guardian but my parents are still my parents. Can my guardian adopt me on the case of neglect?

No. Without the consent of your parents, the third party cannot adopt you.

Does an incident in 2011 domestic violence with a family member count in a landlord/tenant case with employees?

This is more properly a landlord-tenant question concerning employees at leased premises, as you acknowledge it is a "landlord/tenant case" and you...