Questions answered by Marco Caviglia

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Macy's display fell and hit me in the face causing 12 micro stitches. Display was on a shelf that was not bolted down.

Marco's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

I immediately gather from your question that you are negotiating directly with Macy's and that is a mistake, as the value of the scar will be...

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Am i able to get custody back of two dogs that i gave away a few years ago?

Marco's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

Having tried such cases, based on the little you say, probably not.

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If my wife is Chinese and she goes back to China, can she divorce me there? Would i be governed by Chinese laws?

Marco's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

NY will honor a foreign divorce if it meets certain requirements such as due process and finding that there is no use of force, etc. It is up to...

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Please tell me the difference between a prenutial and a postnuptial agreement and what is most effective to protect assets?

Marco's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

A prenuptial agreement precedes the marriage and a postnuptial (opting out agreement) is made after the wedding ceremony. Both are otherwise...

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If someone is visiting another country and is assaulted by a drunk "friend" can we pursue a civil suit once back in the USA?

Marco's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

a) no, you can't since NY would not have jurisdiction and b) it does not sound that you would have any significant claim to make a lawsuit worthwhile.

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How can I legally assign custody?

Marco's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

Leave the dog to her in a will, and include a certain amount of money for the care and treatment of the dog. I usually recommend $5,000 to pet...

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Can someone assist me in calculating child suppt arrears? Based on a worst case scenario of a 65% maximum garnishmnt. Thank you.

Marco's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

Since it appears there is a hefty amount of money involved, pay for a consultation with someone to sit down and calculate the amount for you and...

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COLA

Marco's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

Assuming you can prove his increases for the past years, you should then petition for the child support in Family Court. With regard to the...

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If the defendant in a civil case (housing court) is incarcerated, is a judge required by law to appoint a guardian ad litem?

Marco's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

Any court will insure that due process is followed in making sure that the defendant had some type of legally cognizable notice before granting a...

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I would like to enter a domestic partnership in NYC--should i get a prenuptial agreement?

Marco's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

You may wish to pursue a cohabitation agreement so that neither of you X years from now, if you split up, feels "used" and broke vis-à-vis the other.

Marco Caviglia's Answers (5291)

Macy's display fell and hit me in the face causing 12 micro stitches. Display was on a shelf that was not bolted down.

Am i able to get custody back of two dogs that i gave away a few years ago?

If my wife is Chinese and she goes back to China, can she divorce me there? Would i be governed by Chinese laws?

Please tell me the difference between a prenutial and a postnuptial agreement and what is most effective to protect assets?

If someone is visiting another country and is assaulted by a drunk "friend" can we pursue a civil suit once back in the USA?

How can I legally assign custody?

Can someone assist me in calculating child suppt arrears? Based on a worst case scenario of a 65% maximum garnishmnt. Thank you.

COLA

If the defendant in a civil case (housing court) is incarcerated, is a judge required by law to appoint a guardian ad litem?

I would like to enter a domestic partnership in NYC--should i get a prenuptial agreement?