The Underwoodlaw Blog
Articles About New York State Law
Criminal Procedure in Criminal Cases
You were arrested because a police officer had probable cause to believe that you committed a violation, misdemeanor, or felony...
Category: Criminal Law
Tags: criminal law, criminal procedure
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a wage earner's plan. Chapter 13 allows individuals with regular income to propose a plan to repay all or part of their debts. The plan...
Category: Bankruptcy
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation proceeding designed for those experiencing financial difficulty that do not have the ability to pay their existing debts. The debtor turns over all non-exempt property ...
Category: Bankruptcy
Tags: chapter 7, bankruptcy
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Stepparent Adoption
Stepparent adoption in New York is the adoption of a spouse's child by a stepparent. The adopting stepparent must be willing to assume financial and legal responsibility for the child and also agree to release the non-spouse biological parent of their parental responsibilities. The adoption is usually ...
Category: Adoption
Tags: stepparent-adoption
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