I was issued a default judgment in Mass against a client in Nassau County, NY. How doe sit get "enrolled" in NY?

If the defendant is located in NY, you'll have to file a suit on a judgment in the county where the defendant is. This is the mechanism to enforce...

You'll be entitled to a hearing in Court - this is the "examination," during which the creditor's lawyer will ask you questions about your income,...

I have a 8yr old son that lives with me full time and his father wants to claim him on his taxes. Can he really do that?

It's common in situations like yours for the Judge to order that you alternate tax years, or where there is more than one child, allocate one child...

First you should check the Order or Judgment granting custody to see if this is addressed. It is doubtful that this restriction would exist in...

Am I eligible for inheritance from my biological father who never paid child support and left my mother and I with nothing!

With regard to the abuse, I would just add that you should contact the Victim Witness Advocate at your local District Court or Domestic Officer at...

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Can someone put a mechanic lien on my property without doing the work?

No. One requirement of securing a mechanic's lien is the existence of a written contract. (In some circumstances, evidence of a contract, such as...

Do we have to pay our roommates rent if they moved out and made the place unlivable?

Chances are, you'll be liable to your landlord for not just the rent, but the damage, too. Co-tenants are jointly and severally liable to the...

How do i prove my daughter is no longer living with her mother and stop paying child support

First, you should check your divorce judgment (or Separation Agreement) to see if it specifies when your obligation to pay child support...

Hello, how can I for divorce from my husband of 4yrs, we have a 3yrs old daughter together.

I agree with my colleagues. I would just add that it makes sense to take advantage of a free initial consultation, offered by many divorce...

While you take the time to consider your personal situation, you are smart to be concerned about business type decisions, such as preserving...