How can I fight insufficient representation in family court?

I believe you can argue ineffective assistance in neglect matters; you should make a motion in the Third Department for the assignment of...

Is a personal injury settlement allowed in NY which is some percent of income ?

You are essentially talking about a structured settlement, for which the rules are complex and stringent. You need an attorney experienced in...

Will new children's lawyer meet with them for appeal?

A conscientious AFC should meet with them to see how they're doing, and if their positions in the case have changed (depending on their ages). ...

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Is appellant entitled to reply to respondent's reply brief or is there only the appellant's brief and respondent's reply brief?

You should have read the Second Department's rules before you started the appeal. As you did not, you may trip on any number of obstacles.

Is the Second Department strict about he 14000 words limit for the appellant's brief?

Finish writing the argument, then edit like crazy. My most recent brief ended up at 13,996 after rigorous editing. I won the case. As Mr....

Can I appeal an Opposition to my Motion to quash subpqoena?

There are few authorized interlocutory appeals in federal practice, so unless this is an exception, you cannot appeal it.

How can I get help with getting an appeal before January 8th?

I assume January 8 is the deadline to file a Notice of Appeal, not to perfect it. His former attorney is obligated by law to timely (within 30...

How Do We Terminate My Parental Rights?

Moving to Family, as this is not a Litigation question.

Does a ruling on a Stay Pending Appeal include Leave to Appeal and instructions? No Leave to Appeal given on my appeal

You do not say what the circumstances of the prior appeal were, so it is impossible to say what is odd or not. Call the Clerk for clarification. ...

If plaintiff is precluded in divorce case & distribution of property, then he has to go for further hearings in counterclaim?

Reposting to Divorce & Separation for more particularized responses.