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New York questions and answers

• How do I get sole custody in New York?

  Asked in Glen Cove, NY | April 13, 2020

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Do I need to hire an attorney for my divorce in New York?

  Asked in Scarsdale, NY | June 5, 2018

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• Can I Sue New York City For Racial Discrimination in New York?

  Asked in New York, NY | May 6, 2019

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What constitutes medical malpractice in New York?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 6, 2025

  After a troubling experience with my cardiologist in New York, I’m trying to understand if it falls under medical malpractice. What specific actions or failures by a medical professional would qualify as malpractice in New York? For instance, if there was a delay in diagnosing a condition, would that be considered malpractice?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Can I still get compensation if I wasn't wearing a seatbelt during the accident?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  I was in a car accident and sustained injuries. However, I wasn't wearing a seatbelt at the time. Will this affect my ability to get compensation?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Can I sue my neighbor for injuries from their tree limb that fell?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  I was injured by a falling tree branch on my neighbor's property. It had been hanging over the property over a walkway we share. It needed to be removed for a few weeks after a storm that must have knocked it down. My neighbor was aware of the dead tree branches but did not take any action to remove them after I complained.  

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How Should I Prepare For Divorce In New York?

  Asked in New York, NY | April 12, 2022

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I live in New York. I trusted my investment broker and lost a lot of money. Do I have a case?

  Asked in New York, NY | August 17, 2020

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How Does Relocating Affect My Custody Agreement In New York?

  Asked in New York, NY | May 18, 2021

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Can I Be Arrested For Marijuana Possession In New York?

  Asked in Rochester, NY | May 7, 2021

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How can I seal a criminal record in New York?

  Asked in Rochester, NY | March 30, 2018

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Is there a specific type of divorce lawyer to have when your spouse is self-employed and hides money?

  Asked in Rochester, NY | January 9, 2026

  Spouse make far more money than I. He is self-employed and does not claim all that he makes. Is there a specific lawyer I should use?

  Answered by 3 attorneys