Will I be considered as responding to the request for a paternity test if I haven't seen the judge but I contacted the clerk ?
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Answered on July 17, 2023
Only the court can order genetic testing upon a finding that it is the child's best interests to do so. Sections 418 and 532 of the Family Court...
Should I create a vacate order for an illegal apartment in Queens, NY?
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Answered on July 16, 2023
Legal apartment or not, you can evict only be court order. You have to have the proper notices served according to the statute and then start a...
I have an inherited property with litigious tenants and complicated evictions. Looking for legal help.
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Answered on July 16, 2023
This is a public forum for general questions about landlord-tenant law. Your question requires advice about a very specific situation. You need...
Arrears amount on stipulation is incorrect
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Answered on July 16, 2023
Most likely it is still binding. The time to verify the amounts is before you sign. You may be able to reach an agreement with the landlord to...
How to respond to a small claims lawsuit for 5k by a former roommate 3 1/2 years after she left?
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Answered on July 16, 2023
The main thing is to make sure you show up on the court date. If you know what it is you are being sued for, then bring any documentary evidence...
Can my son father get joint custody if I found him paying for prostitutes and not providing for his son?
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Answered on July 16, 2023
I don't see how one parent can get sole custody while both parents are living with the child. It sounds like you need to get him out first. You...
In NYS how can I file to remove an attorney for child off an case?
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Answered on July 15, 2023
Attorney for the minor child is appointed by the judge and does not testify under oath in court proceedings. You can have your lawyer make a...
What can a landlord do when an unauthorized occupant remains in the property after the former tenant has vacated?
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Answered on July 15, 2023
If the occupant does not leave then the landlord will have to go to court to get him out, and you will almost certainly be named as a respondent,...
Do both spouses need to be present in order to turn in a non adversarial divorce petition in Connecticut?
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Answered on July 15, 2023
There are several forms involved. One of them is Request for Approval of Agreement Without Court Appearance (JD-FM-282). Assuming you have...
Can I evict a roommate who does not have a lease?
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Answered on July 15, 2023
If you are the tenant pursuant to a lease with the landlord and the roommate is not on the lease, then he is legally a "licensee" (someone staying...
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