Am i entitled to ex husband's national guard pension in N.Y. state, if it wasn't mentioned in divorce decree?

The decree is supposed to cover all of the conditions of the divorce. If there was an Opting-Out Agreement, the decree "incorportates" the terms...

You can file a Stipulation Discontinuing Action. Since your husband did submit something, the clerk may require his signature as well.

A person son in law gets rear ended but his son in law was received a dui whos at fault? son n law insured. whos at fault?.

Normally, in a rear-end collision, the driver of the striking vehicle is liable. Of course, lending someone a vehicle without insurance and...

Do lawyers sometimes work on two different style cases for the same person at the same time?

Certainly. I have had clients whom I am simultatneously representing on a bankruptcy, and personal injury. Had an interesting one years ago where...

Personal Injury: Is it difficult to change lawyers if there is a conflict with present one?

A client has the right to change attorneys, and it is not necessary to show that there is a conflict of interest. If you are not comfortable, that...

Should I counter sue in personal injury lawsuit where both parties were hurt?

You can and you should. As for the defense part, have you looked into insurance coverage? If you have homeowners insurance, that might cover you,...

Yes, but first you have to ask the judge for permission. Explain what you have and what you want to do, the other side has an opportunity to...

I have a federal job, I slipped and fell during the snowstorm while working, can I sue?

You have a worker's compensation claim

My daughter was hit by an SUV Escalade on a pedestrian crossing that was displaying safe to walk.

The answer to the last sentence is: YES! You need a lawyer. The insurance company has adjusters, investigatorrs, lawyers, massive data bases,...

Are you required to have surgery BEFORE suing someone?

No, the two are not dependent on each other, nor should they be. You get your surgery as a medical neccessity upon the advice of your doctor,...