Do I have to pay $3800 for "background checks etc" that my new landlord (their office) is asking for?
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Answered on July 14, 2023
Landlord is not permitted to charge more than one month's rent for a security deposit or advance: "No deposit or advance shall exceed the amount of...
Advise in relocating within NY state?
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Answered on July 13, 2023
There is no set distance. If the other parent refuses consent and the custody order does not address it, then you would have to make a motion to...
If I’m collecting my retirement benefits already, would my (ex)wife be entitled to portion of my retirement if we get a divorce?
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Answered on July 13, 2023
Courts have held that to the extent a spouse's entitlement to a pension is earned during the marriage, the other spouse can claim a portion of the...
Adjournment housing court NYC?
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Answered on July 13, 2023
If you ask for an adjournment, then the landlord could make a motion for you to start paying use and occupancy while the case is pending.
Can someone offer you money to divorce your spouse?
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Answered on July 12, 2023
I don't think it is illegal, but such an agreement would probably be unenforceable as against public policy.
I’m on disability awaiting knee replacement surgery. I only make $503.80 biweekly. Do I qualify for free divorce ?
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Answered on July 11, 2023
You can go to the clerk at the Supreme Court courthouse in your county and obtain the forms for an uncontested divorce. You may also request the...
So this girl is saying my son if the father of her three year old son but she didn’t tell him so he hasn’t been in involved
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Answered on July 11, 2023
Retroactive child support may be ordered for as many as three years prior to the time of filing, or back to the child's date of birth if the child...
If I have to serve a tenant at least 10 days prior to court date and date is July 21 what is the last day he can be served?
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Answered on July 10, 2023
There may be a problem with your statement that "I" served him. The notices and the proceeding have to be served according to statute, and that...
With a cross custody petition should I add full custody with the other parent to have visitation?
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Answered on July 10, 2023
Check off all that apply. The court ultimately will decide what is in the best interests of the child.
Can I change the locks if my tenant/roommate moves out without returning the keys, and deduct the new locks from sec deposit?
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Answered on July 09, 2023
The statute specifies the items that can be deducted from the security deposit, new locks is not one of them:
"The entire amount of the deposit...
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