In NY, the law requires that all matters pertaining to discovery must be stayed while a Motion to Dismiss aka Motion for Summary Judgment is...

Can I own a home?

Absolutely YES you can own your own home. At this point, unless you & your husband have physically reunited for short periods of time (not just for...

Was I supposed to see the judge about my motion filed during divorce?

Your post very accurately depicts how so many lawyers who profess to know what they are doing, meaning advising potential clients, in the field of...

How do I resolve a bench warrant for driving with a suspendedlicense in NYS?

In general terms, well over 50% of all situations involving VTL aka 'vehicle & traffic law' violations are not that hard to resolve, but this...

Will a family court increase visitation?

It is very possible, based upon the information that you've provided in this post. In fact, it happens all of the time. In fact, a non-custodial...

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Do I have to go-to court to stop my child support when my child turns 21. She's not in school or does it automatically stop?

If your child support is required to be mailed to Child Support Enforcement OR if the child support is garnished automatically from your paycheck,...

Your potential move, which has not happened yet, absolutely does Not change the jurisdiction of your case. Yes it's true that each party must...

I have a general debt relief question.

Yes all disability payments are EXcluded from being levied/frozen by a Restraining Notice. Same for funds for unemployment checks, pension...

A summons for failing to place a permit for handicapped parking is a non-moving violation, so it does not carry any points. If you change your plea...