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answered on Oct 22, 2025

I understand how stressful it must be to face uncertainty about your legal responsibilities after someone was injured while working for you. Workplace injuries can raise complex questions about employment status, workers’ compensation coverage, and liability, particularly when the person was not... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

I understand how alarming and stressful this situation must feel. Social media interactions can easily lead to misunderstandings, especially when you are unaware of the other person’s age. In New York, whether you could face legal consequences depends on the nature of the content you sent, the... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

I understand that you want to make sure your bank accounts are properly aligned with your new trust. This is a common step after creating a trust, and handling it correctly helps ensure that your assets will be managed and distributed according to the terms of the trust. In New York, the process of... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2025

I am sorry that you are going through this painful situation. Being denied time or contact with your child despite a court order can be emotionally overwhelming and frustrating. It is understandable that you want to know what to expect after filing a contempt motion in New York Family Court.... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2025

I understand how stressful and frightening it can be to face a court hearing involving your ex-husband, especially when the safety of you and your child is at stake. It is completely reasonable to want to know what to expect and how to prepare for the hearing. In New York, restraining orders, also... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

I understand how upsetting it must feel to be arrested and have your home searched under circumstances that seem unclear or possibly unlawful. It is reasonable to be concerned about your rights, especially when the warrant did not include your full legal name and you were not provided with a copy... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

I understand how frustrating it must be to deal with an insurance settlement that feels unfair, especially after losing a reliable vehicle and facing delays in communication and rental assistance. When your car is declared a total loss in New York, the at-fault driver’s insurance company must... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2025

I understand that this situation is stressful and confusing, especially given your separation and the financial strain of losing your job. Questions about responsibility for a spouse’s medical expenses can be complicated, particularly when the marriage is still legally intact but the spouses have... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2025

I am very sorry to hear about your nephew’s situation. Being jailed because of false accusations and losing custody of a child can be devastating, especially when there are concerns about the child’s safety. It is understandable that your nephew feels helpless without legal representation, but... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

I understand how upsetting it must feel to hear that an attorney is threatening to file a motion for your arrest, especially when you never received a subpoena. In New York, a subpoena is a legal document that orders a person to appear in court or to provide documents. However, before a person can... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

I understand how stressful and confusing it can be to interpret legal documents after your case has concluded, especially when you are not getting clear communication from your lawyer. A court disposition letter is an official record that summarizes the outcome of your case, including what charges... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

It is understandable that you want to make sure your trust documents are handled and organized properly. The way trust documents are stored and shared can have both practical and legal implications, so it is wise to clarify this before distributing copies to the trustees.

In New York, there... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2025

I understand that you are trying to do what is best for your children while also recognizing the vital role your mother has played in their care. It can be very challenging to handle a custody case when one parent has been absent, and you are trying to balance work, parenting, and legal... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

I am sorry for your loss and understand how difficult it must be to process your father’s passing while also learning that you were excluded from his will. Being specifically disinherited can feel deeply personal, but it is important to remember that New York law provides specific procedures for... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

I understand how upsetting and frustrating it must be to discover that your signature was forged on a legal document, especially when it has affected your credit and rental history. In New York, forgery is a serious matter, and even if you prefer to avoid involving law enforcement, there are legal... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

I am very sorry that you were injured in this accident. Even what may seem like minor injuries can be painful and disruptive, and it is understandable that you want to know what kind of compensation you might expect. In New York, the process for recovering damages after a car accident depends on... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2025

I am sorry that you are going through this very difficult situation. It sounds both stressful and unfair to be deprived of your personal belongings while also dealing with the restrictions of a temporary restraining order. In New York, you do have legal options to seek the return of your property,... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

I understand how frustrating this situation must be, especially when you thought your husband’s health insurance would step in after the workers’ compensation case was settled. In New York, whether private health insurance must cover medical treatment after a Section 32 settlement depends on... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

I am very sorry that you experienced such a frightening situation. Feeling unsafe and traumatized after someone aggressively approached your vehicle is understandable, and it is important that you take steps to protect yourself both emotionally and legally.

In New York, the fact that there... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

I understand how upsetting it must be to deal with harassment, false reports, and online threats, especially when they are coming from family members. In New York, there are several legal options to address this behavior, depending on the type and severity of the conduct involved.

If your... View More