How can a judge issue a judgment/decision without the defendants answering?

Sounds like you failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. FRCP 12(b)(6). Your question leaves out important details, such as what...

I missed my court issued community service for the first time what can I do

Explain yourself to the court and ask for a new deadline.

What kinds of errors/changes can I and/or should I list in “Proposed Amendments” to the Transcript?

I seldom bother with corrections, unless I find something major that may cloud the record or create confusion in briefing the appeal. If I find...

How do I go about filling out a motion

A motion is a request for relief. Mr. Isquith characterized what you are asking for. I have moved this to Divorce & Separation.

Was it possible to cross-move for a Stay of Proceedings (which I was entitled by statute) at a time proceedings were dismissed?

This sounds like a repeat question. If you think the judge is wrong take an appeal and seek a stay if necessary. Perseverating about the judge's...

Will he come home ?

If courts are closed, all cases will be adjourned. Criminal cases will have priority for upcoming calendars, but whether all of them will be put...

No case law supports what you are doing, as it is the unauthorized practice of law. A non-lawyer may represent only him/herself in court. A POA...

I agree with my colleagues. Here is the link to Second Department forms: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/ad2/formsandpracticeaids.shtml ...

If I want to sue someone who I cannot locate, but I found a court appearance on their behalf by an atty, can I serve the atty?

Absolutely not. That will be bad service if you do it. An attorney's appearance is effective only for the case s/he appears in.

It depends on what the order did. If it simply said "yes" or "no" to something requested on a motion, you ask that the court reverse the order and...

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