Should I hire an attorney to help decrease a curfew ticket after my son stopped to report an issue?

You should consult with a local traffic attorney who can give you the best sense of whether or not it would be worth it to contest the ticket.

You should contact the court clerk and find out when your ticket is scheduled for an appearance before a judge. If it is not scheduled for an...

Credit Card Judgment in NY

Your move doesn't impact the length of time the judgment is enforceable.

How can I sue an ex who resides out of state?

You can sue out of state defendants by filing suit against them just like you would an in state defendant. You will, however, need to have them...

Do I have to pay rent for the days I am not able to live in or use 50% of my house?

Landlords generally have a duty to provide a habitable property to their tenants. Things break, however, and often that's not any fault of the...

Not all rights of way are codified in a deed. Under New York law, there is a legal property right known as a "prescriptive easement." Essentially...

Can I terminate my rental lease and move because of a neighbor smoking pot and making my apartment smell?

Most likely, the answer is "no," you can't terminate the lease. However, if engaging in illegal activity is prohibited under the terms of your...

Can I stop a garnishment process by entering into a payment program?

First, you'll need an attorney. An attorney might be able to negotiate a payment plan with the bank that would end the garnishments. You'd sign...

Can I get an order for contempt of court for disobeying a court order to pay judgment?

The default judgment you obtained is not an order from which you can get a contempt order - directly. What you can do is begin post-judgment...

I have a motion to reconsider regarding my case! Is there any way to speed up the process to know the decision ASAP?

Ordinarily, there's not much you can do to speed up the process. You could write a letter to the judge who has the motion, but many lawyers will...