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I was the respondent in a CS case the judge awarded my wife $285 a week plus retro active support in the amount of $2600. So I am supposed to pay almost $450 a week. I lost my job and receive UE. I am petitioning to get this reduced while I am on UE. Can the judge deny the reduction?
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answered on Dec 29, 2016
Yes if you lost your job through misbehavior or even negligence on your part. Judge's in determining child support look at what is in the best interest of the child first and then take other equitable considerations into account when determining support levels.
I want to make a story time video about this teacher in my school but I also don't want to get in trouble. As long as I keep their name, age, name of the school and my friends (basically no information about my school or related to my school) can they legally suspend me or get me in trouble?
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answered on Dec 19, 2016
Your question potentially has two primary issues to deal with in answering, the first concerns privacy rights the second involves defamation law.
While privacy laws vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and the law changes fairly frequently as well as rulings are difficult to predict... View More 
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to embezzle money and tranfer the funds form an account located in Panama owned by an offshore company, to and account located in the new york state in the name of a company that is owed by someone else (not myself). The notification says that this is a comercial division case and the... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2016
It is not a notification. It is a summons in a lawsuit which has been filed against you. If you do nothing, which is an option, a judgment will be entered against you in New York State court. If you have no assets in the USA, it is irrelevant, as American judgments cannot be enforced in... View More
she passed as well someone contacted another sister as well but she lost the information of contact this happened 10 yeas ago and I don't know the outcome of the lawsuit what should I do
answered on Nov 29, 2016
You can look online to find many different cases filed in NY:
https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ecourtsMain
received email from petioner 11/5/16 re: remval of belongings frm property by 11/6/16. any property not remved by 11/7 would be discrded and or packed and moved to a facility on 11/12.. As of midnight 11/6 no access to premises & belongings.permitted.Petioner is my father & his attrny is my... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2016
You need to file an order to show cause ASAP. Court is closed today. Go Monday morning when it opens.
There is no change in content or exhibits only a change in the title cross-motion to motion because opposition withdrew his motion.
Can it be done by letter and just mailed to opposition and submitted to the court. It is within the 20 day service time.
answered on Jan 20, 2017
See, for example: http://codes.findlaw.com/ny/civil-practice-law-and-rules/cvpny-cplr-rule-3025.html
The specific law depends on the filing itself and the case. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2016
Anybody can help you pay a civil demand, but you might want to ask a lawyer if that's necessary before you do.
My Wife and I are having some marriage issues and she has moved out of the house as of July 11 and as also stopped helping with all expenses of the house hold including the ones that where only in her name along with the car loan to the car she took with her. Do I have any legal rights to go... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Community debts/ assets are divided as part of a divorce order issued by a judge. Filing for divorce is the first step. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
I retained what's has turned out to be a attorney model debt settlement company. I terminated the contract of 42 days, the firm is now suing me for 20% of the debt owed and calling it legal fees when no legal services were performed because I was put in a debt settlement program. The fee she... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2016
There appears to be more to this than what appears on it's face... The company you retained may have engaged in the Unlawful Practice of Law and can be punished:
See New York Judiciary Law - JUD § 47
I am in NY, the debtor and their attorney is in MI. The debt passed through my office and was re-sold. We are being accused of selling the debt without the proper ownership. It turns out an agency higher up the ladder than us sold the debt without owning rights to the debt. The current agency who... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2016
You should not be liable here. While the actual owner has rights superior than the owner of a stolen good, the debtor never owned his own debt. Thus, I am not sure what damages accrue to the debtor who owes someone. He just does not know who it is. You did not violate the FDCPA, in that you... View More
We are not in business together. I have not touch those funds since our marriage.
answered on Oct 18, 2016
Not if it is an individual account and the funds are yours.
The insurance company won't pay the full price to replace the car. Can I sue her to get the rest?
answered on Oct 13, 2016
Yes, but without a police report how are you going to prove liability? That is your hurdle.
Now I'm getting sued for putative damages and they're saying in was driving recklessly. But I wasn't cited for that - what should I do?
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answered on Sep 29, 2016
You need to vigorously defend the claims in the lawsuit. I do not suggest going it alone without representation.
is any pending litigation stayed subject to the appointment of a fiduciary
NYS 2nd department law only
answered on Sep 27, 2016
You are mixing legal terms. A sole proprietor is the opposite of a corporation. A corporation might have a sole shareholder. If that is what you mean and the individual is not a defendant, then there is no statutory stay of the case. Who has authority to act will be determined by the bylaws, or... View More
I have tried to work with their insurance agency but have had no luck. Can I sue them for the repair costs?
I parked at a space farther away and then was accosted at the entrance to the store by the person in the waiting car who physically blocked the entrance to the store and yelled at me in obscenities. I didn't do anything wrong - am I able to sue him. He shouldn't get away with this.
answered on Sep 15, 2016
Anyone can sue anyone if you pay the filing fee, but I do not see the damages.
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answered on Sep 8, 2016
Yes, but it's probably something that you would have to disclose and work with the Bankruptcy Trustee on.
My landlord lives downstairs (in the basement of a 2 family house). We are the tenants at first floor. We're 4 people. Couple with a son and a daughter (both age 20+). We pay rent regularly and we're a normal quiet family.
Last night my landlord was sitting outside in his backyard... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2016
First, put a lock on the door as the police suggested. You are entitled to undisturbed possession except in case of an emergency. As far as the yelling and cursing, that makes him an obnoxious loudmouth. If he insults our nationality, he is also a bigot. But as far as I know, that does not make... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2016
The short answer is you don't. That is the point of bankruptcy -- to not pay your debts. The long answer is that if there is a basis to seek non-discharge of the claim, you can make a complaint to do so.
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