I agree with the previous lawyer. Jurisdiction over your matter is restricted to the child's state of residence pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, UIFSA, codified in New York at N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 580-101. If you file in another state, your case will likely be dismissed... View More

If you have drafts of the story which precede the drafts in the possession of whoever you are alleging claimed authorship. And you can lay a foundation for the authenticity of this evidence regarding the date it was created, then yes, possibly. Copyright in a work vests from the moment the work was... View More

I would have to look at the terms of your lease, because it depends on the specific language used.

You need counsel to investigate the contractor, to determine if he has any assets and where he keeps them, whether he is properly licensed, insured and bonded, etc. After investigation of his profile your attorney will develop and execute a collection strategy to recover your funds, if that seems... View More

I would have to review the judgment, but yes, you have options. One is to forward an execution levy to the City Marshal’s office directing it freeze the defendant’s bank accounts. These forms must be prepared properly or they will be rejected by the bank. There are other enforcement devices... View More

Unless the summary judgment motion is from your mortgage bank or landlord, it’s hard to see how you could be evicted from your home on that basis. However I would have to review your file in detail before I could advise you on your legal position.

There is a procedure for attempting to serve process in New York courts, sufficient to confer jurisdiction over the person whether or not they continue to physically reside in the state. Additionally, if your friend simply ignores the suit, most likely the Plaintiff will file its affidavit of... View More

Of course you can consult with an attorney on your novel. Most likely you will connect privately. Asking a question on this forum is not a bad way to start. Good luck to you.

Any judgment entered against you can be sent for collections, no matter how small. If the judgment is fabricated, it would be fraud and not only would the collector be criminally liable: you would also potentially be able to recover a financial settlement under the FDCPA. A detailed review of your... View More

In general your liability depends on the wording of the judgment but yes, if there is an unsatisfied judgment against you, no matter how small, it can be sent for collections.

It depends on the exact wording of your contract, if any, and/or any verbal agreements they can prove. An evaluation can only be based on a detailed confidential legal review of your particular situation.

You need to demand verification of the debt, examine the accounting of the debt, and prepare and file your answer to the complaint, containing all of your defenses. Federal law also protects you from false or abusive medical debt collections under the FDCPA. By ignoring it, you risk a default... View More

There is no set period of time abroad that will trigger abandonment, but LPRs are treated as seeking re-admission if they have been absent from the United States for a continuous period of longer than 180 days. INA § 101(a)(13)(C)(ii). Continuous absence of more than 180 may trigger scrutiny, but... View More

You may also considering serving the landlord or his attorney with a properly drafted pre suit demand letter. If effective, this can save you a lot of time and the cost of initiating a court action. As my colleague said, if 14 days have passed since move out and you have not been provided an... View More

I think this is a duplicate question. I am copying my answer above:

There is no set period of time abroad that will trigger abandonment, but LPRs are treated as seeking re-admission if they have been absent from the United States for a continuous period of longer than 180 days. INA §... View More

Under NY law, the landlord must return the full security deposit to you unless he provided an itemized list of damage charges within 14 days of move out. Whether the list they sent qualifies under the law is a legal question. It may be worth it to retain an attorney to serve him with a pre-suit... View More

It sounds like a crowdfunding campaign for a creative project in development, where the entrepreneur takes back orders before actually having the inventory to fill the orders. Check out kickstarter as a possible starting point. Many creative entrepreneurs have used it to successfully launch their... View More

If you are both on the lease, the landlord has the option of bringing a non payment action for rent arrears against one or both of you, regardless of whether you still live in the apartment. In a divorce case, the court would issue an order assigning responsibility for the rent, including arrears,... View More

You will likely be subject to a copyright infringement and/or counterfeit account ban and because you seem to have no licensing documents from the rights owners. Because you are apparently doing this knowingly, you will likely be permanently banned from these platforms without much of a chance of a... View More

If you don’t appear, a default judgment will be entered against you, regardless of the merits of the case. The judgment creditor could then proceed to levy your bank accounts and seek a turnover of the funds to the NYC Marshall to satisfy the judgment. The statute of limitations for rent arrears... View More