Legal Aid Eligibility Criteria

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New york riverhead
In New York, legal aid societies, like the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society located in Riverhead, provide assistance based on:
- Financial eligibility
- Merit of the case
- Availability of resources
They can refuse if these criteria are not met.
What is the correct way to serve someone court papers in new york
In New York, court papers may be served by:
- Personal delivery to the person to be served.
- Delivering to a person of suitable age and discretion at the actual place of business, dwelling, or usual abode.
- Mailing the paper to the person's last known residence or actual place of business.
Remember, proof of service is required.
Are they allowed to throw it inside your door when you have not even refused and you're cooperating
In New York, simply throwing court papers inside your door is not considered proper service. Service must be made directly to you or to a person of suitable age and discretion residing at your home or business.
So that would mean i have a case correct?
Based on the information provided, if you received your court papers by them being thrown inside your door, it seems you may have grounds to challenge the service of the papers. However, you should consult a lawyer for advice tailored to your specific situation.
Yes! And Legal aid is refusing to help me can i demand they help me?
In New York, you cannot demand that Legal Aid assist you. Their services are based on:
- Financial eligibility
- Merit of the case
- Availability of resources
Consider seeking advice from other legal organizations if Legal Aid is unable to assist.