My father just passed away, I have not spoken to him for 16 years. I don't gave anyone I can trust in my family as if there is a

Your father's assets could be distributed very differently whether he had a will or not. If he was married without a will, his wife would take...

International student - Can I start a business before I begin OPT?

Yes, you can start a business. Actually, it's a pretty easy procedure that you can do all on-line. Last time I formed an LLC I believe the fees...

How can I get a refund from a business who charged my debit card twice for a service rendered?

The Better Business Bureau is not an enforcement agency and has no power to order them to pay you back. If they don't handle it properly by your...

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Do I need any letter saying anything that the baby is my bf's?

You and your child are U.S. citizens (Assuming that you ARE a U.S. citizen before you left for India). If not, that could delay your return to the...

I have a friend who is having relationship issues. he is in the mindset where he thinks that if he has video evidence

Anyone under 17 years of age in New York State does not have the legal capacity to consent to sex. He is violating the law. He could possibly be...

Can drug court officer make me type in computer password?

When you sign up for drug/treatment court you enter into a contract in exchange for a much more lenient, or no, punishment against you for the...

Can I appeal a decision made on a motion to reargue in nys criminal court? Must I wait until I am convicted, if so?

Hopefully you preserved it on the record for appeal later. Unfortunately, you can't appeal until the case is concluded. I'm a little confused...

I am in a child support case / child custody case. The discovery period for child support is over. My lawyer was pro-bono and

I agree with my colleagues. You need to file a motion to compel. The judge can then Order the party to produce and can hold them in contempt for...

As long as it's a legal apartment, the fact that it is a basement apartment makes no difference if the inhabitants are children. Local...

A recruiter has asked To elaborate by describing details on an arrest I admitted to on the application.

The arrest will always stay on your record in New York State. But so will the disposition. I'm assuming you have a court disposition, not an...