Orders of protection, also known as restraining orders, are a crucial tool used in New York’s Family Court to protect individuals and families from domestic violence, abuse, neglect, and other forms of harm. These legal documents have a significant impact on the safety and well-being of individuals and children involved in family disputes, and can …
The United States immigration system is complex and multi-faceted, encompassing a wide range of legal mechanisms and provisions that cater to the needs and circumstances of different individuals. Two such provisions are the Special Immigrant Status (SIS) and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). While both provisions offer important protections and benefits to eligible …
My namd is Paul W. Matthews. I am an experienced Staten Island child support lawyer. Child support hearings in New York are held either in the Supreme Court incident to a divorce, or in the Family Court, for people with children who are not married, or for modifications of previous child support orders incident to …
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The annulment of a marriage under New York State law is a legal process that declares a marriage void or voidable. This is different from divorce, which dissolves a valid marriage. When either a husband or a wife is looking to get an annulment rather than a divorce, it is usually because of religious reasons. …
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This article is designed to provide you with some basic information about prenuptial agreements, under the laws of New York State. Laws and the interpretation of laws vary between states, and both the written laws and the interpretations of these laws by NY Courts can change over time. You should always have a full consultation …
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Domestic violence is a devastating issue that affects individuals and families in all communities, including those in New York State and New York City. It can take many forms, including physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse, and is used to control and intimidate a partner. Victims of domestic violence often feel trapped, isolated, and afraid, …
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. . The Lawyer’s Experience and Expertise: Going through a divorce or child custody, or child support dispute can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. Whether you are a father, mother, or grandparent, it is important to have the right legal representation to guide you through the process and protect your rights and interests. You …
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In New York State courts, the general rule is that liberal discovery (called “disclosure” in New York) is allowed in most civil cases. An attorney can serve various disclosure devices, including demands for production of documents, written interrogatories questions which demand that answers be made under oath) , and demands for deposition, where parties and …
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Article 10 neglect and abuse cases have historically comprised close to 50 % of all cases heard in the Family Court. In the representative year 2015, there were well over 8,500 abuse or neglect reported in New York. Nearly 60% were substantiated by the assigned child protective agency (in NYC the Administration for Childrens’ Services …
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In New York, for the representative year of 2018, there were a total of 70,851 divorces filed. Of those, 52% were contested and 48% were uncontested. It is estimated that over 60% of uncontested divorces are filed by lawyers, around 20 % are filed by non-lawyer paralegals, and less than 10% are filed by one …
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