My father died in NYC December 2013. He was not divorced by did not live with my mother for about 24 years.

Creditors often do mean and improper things. You really need to ask this question to a NY lawyer (repost here on AVVO but use NY as your address)...

I'm being taken back to court in a state other than my own. Where do I need to find a lawyer?

Your post makes no sense. If you're "being taken back to court" by her there is already a case and you need to respond to that case, with a...

I have paid my divorce attorney a fixed lump sum fee to handle my divorce. He hardly communicates the status of my case.

Nothing you posted involves malpractice. Nothing you have posted even says he is failing to communicate well (so I am not sure you actually have...

You really answered your own questioon when you said "I know having an attorney would be beneficial but since I don't, please advise as pro se." ...

Received an affidavit supporting writ of Fieri Facias from a creditor in a consent judgement. Do I need to file anything?

The answer depends on what is in the written agreement you should have insisted on when you "Contacted the law office filing the affidavit and they...

My husband is in prison how do I go about obtaining a legal divorce?

The answer is simple/inexpensive or less simple/more expensive depending on whether he will sign and cooperate. Either way, an attorney can get...

How long do I have to move after motion for relief to stay in apt. Filed ch.7

The only person who will know the answer is your lawyer. Ask him. Anyone here is taking a wild guess without seeing the file.

I was backing out of a grocery store parking lot when i lightly hit the next car. i got out and did not see any damage and left

You committed a crime of hit and run. It would be a very good idea to (1) report this to your insurer and (2) talk to a criminal defense attorney.

Do I need to hire an attorney to have this debt removed from my credit report?

No. The bad debt can legally be on your credit report for about 7 years, and, based on normal practice should come off in 2015. The statute of...

My son wants to file for emergency custody against his wife what should he do?

I assume he reported the knife incident to the police, which may become vital in proving what happened. He should consult a lawyer ASAP about...