Her SS card, Medicare card, everything is "Ann" How can I get a legal name change if she already is known as Ann, except on her birth certificate? Any advice greatly appreciated
answered on Aug 16, 2017
Name changes are meant to be done yourself, i.e. DIY or pro se. The clerk in Civil Court in the Bronx (assuming that is where your mother lives) has the forms. It is easy.
or do I have to take the neutralization test
answered on Jun 12, 2017
First, are you a lawful permanent resident? Second, are you studying to become a diplomat? No, just kidding! It is a "naturalization" test. In general, if you were lawfully admitted/adjusted as a lawful permanent resident 'before' your 18th Birthday 'and' your... View More 
answered on Jun 6, 2017
Arguably, yes - if the files are confidential, which they usually are. But one might have various defenses, i.e., their confidentiality was lost once published, 1st Amendment rights, and other defenses. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step... View More
I thought I was ineligible for unemployment as I was fired for misconduct. However, it turns out that I am eligible, even though I turned in my application 3.5 months late. As such, I missed all of this time of unemployment benefits prior to my application date. Can I file with NY state to retrieve... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2017
You can still file for benefits but it will be difficult to recover if you did not file for your weekly benefits over the past 3.5 months. The Department of Labor requires that you file for benefits every week, even when you have been denied and are trying to overturn the decision. In NY State you... View More
OCFS returned a decision on 8-25-2016 after a special hearing on 5-4-2016, regarding a finding that stemmed from a report in 2009. The hearing demonstrated many things, including that there was never any factual basis, that no such claim was even made, that there was no investigation, other matters... View More
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answered on May 4, 2017
If you can prove you didn't receive the decision then you may still get your case heard via the Article 78 specia proceeding. Depending on how much or what rights are at stake you should consider hiring an attorney to assist you. Hey maybe even an attorney Justia considers a Level 7 attorney... View More
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I was f1 visa student I got married in 2016 us citizen girl , we filled up the applications for the immigration and I got my ssn and the work authorization card ( work permit ) , and we still pending for the first interview , waiting when they will schedule our interview, I found her... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2017
You need to speak to a qualified immigration law attorney. I can advise you that if you want to seek a divorce, you have grounds regardless of any adultery. As far as the implications with respect to your status in this country, please see a qualified immigration attorney or contact a local legal... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2017
Yes, based on various public utilities and construction laws. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2017
The New York City Hospital Police Department (NYHP) is the law enforcement agency in New York City who's duties are to provide onsite safety and security services at hospitals and clinics operated by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) and to enforce state and city laws at... View More
I'm an actor on B'way and am a member of the Actor's Equity Association. Through the union, only one person can have a name, and my legal name was taken, so was curious if there's a way to legally have an "also known as" for my Equity union name in addition to my legal name.
answered on Feb 8, 2017
You may consider changing your name through court filings. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. 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/... View More
i believe that the statue that governs this would be 47 usc 312, there was never so much as a show cause order issued or any official inquiry
answered on Feb 3, 2017
See: https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/broadcast-radio-license-renewal
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answered on Feb 2, 2017
Great question! The President is supposed to uphold the Constitution of the USA. If he issues executive orders or takes other actions that clearly violate the Constitution, this may be a basis for impeachment. However, there are so many nuanced interpretations of Constitutional law that a President... View More
Should that diss miss a criminal case?
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Unless law enforcement has a warrant or there is some exception to the warrant requirement, the search is probably barred. If the search was unconstitutional, then it is possible that evidence that was recovered as a result may be supressed as the fruit of the poisonous tree.
One of the three partners was responsible for securing operating funds and was the former tenant of the acreage involved. He applied for and was approved for an FSA microloan prior the formation of the LLC. He invested part of the FSA sourced funds back into the LLC farm but at a reduced stake in... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2017
You are right to be worried since based on the facts you've given it does appear that a violation of the terms of the loan took place at best and it may be fraud at worst. All of this can affect the LLC if a lawsuit is filed or if property owned by the LLC becomes the subject of the... View More
Since I posted, I received a call back from the records department at DMV who informed me that Governor Cuomo had put into law that all DWI information originally slated to fall off your abstract after 10 years has now been changed to 15 years. She told me that the computer actually went back in... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2017
This was most likely an oversight as it should be on permanently. THAT SAID, after 10 years, you may petition a Court of competent jurisdiction to expunge and seal the conviction. This is often difficult, but considering it was (hopefully) a non-violent crime, certainly doable.
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If you file against a case against the city and they don't answer the complaint does that means I can not sue does? If I don't get a 50 H hearing and a civil suit and the other family did does that means I have no suit and they do?
answered on Nov 14, 2015
Not clear what you're asking in the details. Normally, in civil cases, if a defendant doesn't answer a properly-filed and served complaint, the plaintiff can file for a default judgment. Best to consult with a local lawyer about your matter.
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answered on Jul 21, 2011
By law, your refusal hearing must be held within 15 days of your arraignment or your license must be reinstated.
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
You are permitted to testify. However, the determination as to whether you woudl testify depends on the strength of the case that is presented against you by the police officer. On several occasions, I prepared my client to testify at a Refusal Hearing, but then due to the weakness of the case... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2011
A 50-h hearing is essentially a deposition or examination under oath which is conducted by a municipality such as a town or village when you make a claim against that municipality for personal injuries and or property damage arising out of an accident or incident. You will be asked a series of... View More
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answered on May 4, 2011
This is a difficult question to answer since several factors go into the decision. If you do testify, both the judge and the police officer can cross examine you. The officer must testify first, and if your attorney is able to cross examine the officer effectively, it is probably better that you... View More
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answered on May 3, 2011
At a refusal hearing, the issues are as follows: First, did the police officer make a valid stop of your vehicle; Second, were you issued clear and unequivocal warnings about your refusal to take a chemical test of your blood, breath or urine; Third, did you "persistently" (more than... View More
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