The question is whether your sister in law now a widow has standing under the Family Court Act to petition for an order of protection. The...

As my learned colleague stated, there is no statute that governs this. You only have to pay what is specified in the lease agreement. If you were...

Money from a personal injury settlement is considered separate property and is not subject to equitable distribution in an action for divorce. So,...

You have to serve them with the proper notice and then start an eviction proceeding as soon as possible. They will not be forced to leave until...

If you want to put your foot down, then next time she tries to change the location. Say "no" and go to the spot that's in the order at the time...

In Connecticut in a Family law case, the petitioner generally must serve the papers on the respondent by personal, in-hand service or by leaving it...

Only the owner can evict. She could evict your brother. That way the girlfriend is gone too.

"Commencement" is the date the summons was filed in Nov 2004.

I am changing the practice area to tax, but you can file jointly if you were still married on Dec 31 if the tax year. The order of protection has...

For a free market rental, the landlord can increase your renewal rent to any amount. You must receive notice of any rent increase at least 60 days...