If a judge tells my attorney that he doesn't care what I have to say and will not allow me to defend myself, is that a violation of my civil rights?

November 28th, 2024

I recently went to Family court in Suffolk County, NY to enforce my stipulation as my ex was refusing to pay for our daughter's college costs. I represented myself and the judge ruled in my favor and ordered my ex to make payments. I had also asked the judge for reimbursement of my expenses of flying up to NY, but the magistrate said she was not legally able to make that award. Could I take the judge's ruling to small claims court and try to collect for my out of pocket expenses?

November 29th, 2023

My son received a Summons requiring an answer in 28 days. He's in a correctional institute and has no lawyer. What kind of response are they requiring? Should he agree with the complaint? It is his responsibility to pay damages listed in the complaint, but his hands are tied until he serves his time. So does he say nothing and let the default judgment be rendered?

March 9th, 2023

What does a person have to do to become or be considered an active defendant who will be fighting the case and defending against the plaintiff's claims?

December 14th, 2023

I was at another school a couple weeks ago and tried to get into a bar using a fake ID. The bouncer took my ID and said nothing, and I walked away. A few days ago, an officer emailed me at my school email asking to talk about an incident that occurred that same day and to call him back. I haven't responded yet. How did they get my email from an ID like that, and what might happen next?

March 24th, 2023