Three words: small claims lawsuit. Talk to your Town Court clerk. Very easy to do, low filing and process serving fees, no lawyers needed, up to...

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What is Joint Legal Custody mean?

Joint legal custody means both parents have some say in a few major decisions regarding the child's upbringing such as religion, invasive medical...

Is it typical for a lawyer to reschedule a court date without consulting their client?

I'd agree generally with the other counsel that if it were merely a procedural date like a status conference, an attorney need not consult with a...

Your question is confusing. If you are applying to almost any character and fitness committee for bar admission after passing the bar examination,...

Well, your name is on a list, but it's not a conviction or even an arrest for a crime so it's probably not in the New York State NYSID law...

Bought land with my brother, did not get put on deed,we signed agreement that I own half,built a barn, I want out.

I agree with Mr. Rothstein, but you may have to take this in steps. With a lawyer's help, perhaps approach it this way: (1) Based on contract...

Why don't state attorneys and prosecutors have to follow Bar ethic rules like private attorneys?

They do. What makes you think they don't (although "sovereign immunity" for any good faith mistakes or errors of discretion you might make might...

I bought a property cash. However, the seller was in contract with another buyer before me and I did not know.

I agree with Mr. Chertock's advice and add the following: be sure to bring a copy of the deed to the house which I hope you had recorded with the...

Not sure what you're asking. If you were responsible for fixing damage to the door, then you have to fix it. Perhaps there is a security deposit...

No, custody and support are different Family Court proceedings and involve different rules and standards. Generally, only the non-custodial parent...

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