When seeking dismissal for contempt of court, what constitutes good cause to file with a motion for an order shortening time to serve and for an earlier hearing date? I am the defendant, and the plaintiff has violated a vexatious litigant order by failing to seek permission to file.

January 2nd, 2023

A family member's car was hit while parked in NY, and the tow service provided false information about the car's location. The police say the car is not stolen because the keys were handed over. Can anything be done to address this situation?

March 10th, 2023

I haven't been able to contact a law firm regarding overdue payments. They won't call me back or respond to emails. I received a post-judgment discovery letter and want to resolve this without going to court. What can be done to avoid court since they don't answer me?

March 5th, 2024

Our insurance company has informed us that they can no longer insure us unless we remove our 24-year-old son from the policy due to a significant accident and multiple tickets. What is the best course of action? Are there insurance companies that insure high-risk drivers like him? Should we stay with our current insurance company or leave with him? Is there any insurance option that won't be excessively expensive for him?

October 26th, 2024

There was a flood in my apartment due to a burst water pipe, leading to the destruction of personal property, including irreplaceable family heirlooms and letters from when I escaped Russia in the 80s. The landlord left boxes in water on the ground, causing these items to be destroyed. My insurance company has the claim but won't cover the personal property that has sentimental value. Can I recover based on sentimental value and file suit against the landlord if the insurance claim doesn't involve that destroyed personal property?

September 3rd, 2023