You can make the prenup in New York and it will state that any disagreements / legal actions would apply the Laws of New York State. This is...

I've been sued by a debt collector. I have a workers's compensation claim in process. I have no income to pay. What will happen?

I would also avoid discussing the WC claim, as you will just give them a better idea of when to attempt to restrain your bank account to collect on...

My soon-to-be ex wife is talking bad behind my back. What can I do about this?

Agreed. Deal with the divorce, as parties generally become less antagonistic toward one another after the Judgment of Divorce is finalized.

Are verbal agreements noticed in this situation? Would my brother win the case.

Pardon me, but who jokes around with $100,000 like that? I would have your brother contact an attorney as soon as possible to avoid the...

If I have 6 first names and all of them are separated by hyphens, can I choose either one of them as my specific first name?

If you want, you can petition the Supreme Court for a name change. Go to the NY Unified Court website to obtain the requisite forms and instructions.

Do I need assistance/representation two law firms are attempting to derail my effort for justice. Employment case.

In general you will not easily find pro bono services for your type of case. You can obtain a firm to take on your case on a contingency basis,...

Property buy out at divorce

I agree that this should have been covered as part of your divorce. Yes, you will have to pay the taxes and costs of closing, but first retain an...

I filed small case. Landlord requested legal fee. The case was dismissed without money. Should I pay the legal fee?

Do not pay any legal fee if the case was dismissed without an award to the landlord. I cannot say that the fee won't appear on your co-op's...

I received an information subpoena today on an old judgment that was entered on 3/17/2000. It originated from a credit card.

You have nothing to lose by contacting the creditor's attorney and discussing a settlement of the debt. Do that and see if they can make you a...

Can a clerk for a federal judge tell Defendants' council that the pro se plaintiff has no case and they should file for summary

A clerk could speak to both parties informally, but not favor one over the other. You may be thinking that the clerk is working against you when in...