Sister-inlaw filed a order of protection in family court and lied on documents

It sounds as if the Order was issued without the Court hearing your side of the story. Since it is in family Court, she may have filed a Family...

Whats the most i can pay for driving without a license

If you haven't taken care of it, I would assume that your license is suspended. Contact the Court where you were scheduled to appear and ask to...

What happens in court for a speeding ticket? Am I asked to plea down?

As noted, pleading guilty to this charge would result in a significant fine, a mandatory $85.00 NYS Surcharge and 6 points on your license. (11...

If the natural parent passes away, and the 17 YO wishes to remain with the step-parent, does the stepparent have any rights?

In New York, a biological parent has superior rights over ANY non-biological person seeking custody. The general exception to this is when...

I have a ticket for non licensed driver. It is marked Traffic infraction not misd. or fel. In court can it be raised to either?

It sounds as if the charge is in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 511. If so, that is a misdemeanor and you should consider...

Is it possible for a convicted felon in ny state to regain the right to possess firearms ?

It is possible, at least for the the moment, for a person who is a convicted felon to regain the right to possess a firearm. The process requires...

I been living in New York for the past 2 years, and my 27 month old son was born in Ohio but lives with his mother in New York.

Often this sort of question can be answered by considering what a party might do should the roles be reversed. Assuming that you both have a...

Can I stop paying support for my 23 year old attending college? Is my ex required to give me 100% of educational information ?

Support obligation terminates when the child reaches 21 years of age, unless agreed otherwise. Best to file a modification petition, seek credit...

NY- Is my ex required to send me my childs educational information, grades, bills from schools, etc. if I am required to pay it?

You have an absolute right to that information. How you get it depends on your prior orders. If the Order requiring you to pay those expenses...

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If a 17 year old was arrested in new york state for shop lifting will that say on their permanent record?

For most purposes only convictions will become part of a record. However, even if the case is dismissed, (including an ACD), the arrest will...