Paul Matthews

Paul W. Matthews, J.D., M.B.A., has been a trial lawyer and appellate lawyer for over 25 years. He currently resides in New York City.

Special Immigrant Status Cases vs DACA- Interplay With The Family Court – By NY Family Law Attorney

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 …

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How To Prepare For A Child Support Hearing In New York Call- Or Call Nick Pedersen Today (929) 202-1352

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 a divorce. In Family Court, support proceedings are presided over by Support Magistrates, experienced attorneys …

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Prenuptial Agreements Things You Must Know. Call Nick Pederson Today (929) 202-1352

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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Top Resources In NY And NYC For Victims Of Domestic Violence

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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Can You Get Discovery In New York State Custody Cases? By NY Attorney

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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Overview Of Article 10 Neglect & Abuse Cases – By NY Family Law Attorney

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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5 Year Orders Of Protection In NY Family Courts- By NY Family Law Attorney

Most orders of protection issued by New York Family Courts pursuant to family offense cases are for a period of 2 years. Sometimes an orderof protection case is settled by the parties with the  respondent (alleged abuser) agreeing to an order of protection without making any admission of wrongdoing. Orders of protection issued pursuant to …

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