Per statute, the security deposit must be kept by the owner in an interest-bearing account in a New York State bank. The owner must notify the...

Lockout is illegal, even if it is a family member. Go to your local police department and file a complaint. If she wants to evict you she has to...

I changed the practice area to immigration. More than a lawyer, however, I think you need some therapy. Marrying someone just to maintain your...

Attorney Smollen is right (as usual), but I suspect from your question that you are not on the lease. In that case you should set up a...

When you say "child support case" there is a difference between a petition filed in Family Court vs a divorce proceeding filed in Supreme Court. ...

If there is a lease it should state the responsibilities of the landlord and the responsibilities of the tenant. If there is no written lease,...

Yes, the judge can make you keep her as a tenant. To evict, you have to win your case in court. You need good representation to make sure you...

If it is in the Agreement and the Insurer allows you to stay as a beneficiary on his health insurance policy even though you are divorced (which is...

Unfortunately you need a court order to evict her. She is legally referred to as a roommate or licensee. There are strict procedures for notice...

Make sure you have her served with the proper notice and in the proper manner for eviction.