This is a tricky situation. If you cannot reach an agreement with him, then you have to take action in court. You would need a lawyer for that,...

He has to notify the landlord that he wants to terminate the lease. There may be some liability to pay, but the landlord is required to "mitigate...

This is most unusual. The judge almost always asks if you want to represent yourself or get time to hire an attorney. There is a very short...

There is no requirement that it be signed. You should retain proof of mailing. If a lease is silent on service of a notice of termination, then...

It is common for landlords to list Jane and John Doe as defendants in eviction proceedings. That is because the landlord is trying to regain...

Your separation agreement should specify who gets which asset. If the divorce goes to trial, then a judge will decide. If the divorce is pending,...

A landlord who tries to illegally evict a tenant may be guilty of a criminal misdemeanor. It is illegal for your landlord to try to evict you by...

If this the first time on in Family Court, he should definitely request an adjournment in order to retain an attorney. That will probably be the...

It sounds like your sister in law is entitled to succession rights, and it sounds like it is probably a rent-stabilized apartment. For Rent...

If this was gifted to your husband by the in-laws then he could claim that it is separate property and not subject to equitable distribution....