Would i go to jail for misdemeanor?

The penalties for petit larceny could include up to 1 year local jail and/or up to 3 years probation. With such a limited criminal background, you...

What is the cut off age for a child receiving child support?

Absent agreement to the contrary, all child support obligations end on the childs 21 st birthday. If a child is "emancipated", (e.g. living...

I have been found wilful by a magistrte,she referred me to a judge in july to pay 6000. purge...am i entitled to a trial

I agree with prior counsel. You do have the right to have the matter heard by a jusdge, but only to confirm the magistrates decision. After that,...

Calling witnesses to a Family CT trial, Procedures?

There is no need to subpeona cooperative witnesses. The only issue you may have is if opposing counsel or the AFC (Law Guardian) has served you...

If I never got served with papers of a Petition and Summons for family court custody matter, if I call Family Court

Unless there is some way for a clerk to verify that they are speaking to a party in the action, it is unlikely that any information will be given...

A bit more information is needed here. Were you asked to do roadside tests? (Walk and turn, finger count, etc..). Did you submit to a...

Can my daughter refuse to go to her dads in the summer? We live in Onondaga county, NY. Custody agreement is here, dad in PA.

Difficult situation. If your daughter refused to go to school, what would you do? At 151/2 her input is important, but she is still a child. ...

I live in new york and I cannot afford a lawyer for Family court. Can I Take my gf in me with to help advise me?

Unless she has a NYS law license, your girlfriend is out. Try other avenues such as volunteer lawyers program or your local bar association.

Can an un-notarized written agreement, signed by both parents hold up in court?

I agree with the prior answers. It may be used at trial but is not legally binding on the court or the parties.

As a respondent in a family court case is the petitioners lawyer allowed to email me directly?

There seems to be two questions here. As to contact, it would only be appropriate for opposing counsel to have any communication with you until...