Can a plaintiff file a motion for summary judgment when the defendant has not properly been served?

No because the court does not have jurisdiction to issue a judgment against the defendant.

Regarding parenting time, when does my holiday begin?

From the way you have worded it, I would take the order to mean Friday at 6pm. But without having the order in front of me, I cannot say for sure.

How do I get my children away from a parent who is emotionally and physically abusive, when the court does not seem to care?

You need to hire an attorney to speak for you and your kids. You can petition for supervised visitations to help prevent anymore abuse. You also...

I know that years ago I received several payday loans...I have one company that states I still owe them..I believe I do.

Send them a written letter asking for "validation" of the debt. Once you receive that, then you can mail them whatever you feel comfortable mailing...

Why such a dis-connect between what the laws seem to say vs. what my lawyer says?

A few points - first you should consult more than one attorney to evaluate your case. Attorneys go through years of law school, and then more and...

I need to break my lease two months early because of an illness and told my manager about it. They told me it could be possible.

Unless the lease specifically provides for a medically related termination of the lease, you do not have grounds to breach the lease early.

If I was one of the victims of a criminal case, and I am subpoenaed to testify, what are my rights, if I want to decline?

If you're subpoenaed you must show up. You should call the prosecutor and tell them your fears of retribution by the defendant-suspect. They will...

Days limitation to file a small claim case for bad check

I am not licensed in New York, but after brief research it looks like you have 6 years to file the case. So you're fine. See N.Y. Civ. Prac. Laws...

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Can I still get more charges added on to a newly open case.

Prosecutors are free to add charges if they have probable cause to do so. But they can't base it on a plea for a previous charge.

How to stop a credit company from bothering your employer

According to state/federal law, once you tell the collector you cannot be contacted at work they must stop. If they are attempting a garnishment,...