If the contempt motion was brought before a Magistrate and relates to an order of support, then you appeal from the Magistrate's order to a Family...

The co-owners of a single family house have equal rights. If you cannot reach an agreement, then the only way to force the issue is to sue for...

Marital property is subject to equitable distribution. "Equitable" does not mean equal. Instead there are a number of factors that the judge is...

In my opinion that lease is nonsense. The tenancy is either a month to month term or a one year term. It cannot be both.

You may want to consult with a lawyer. Lawyers have access to "skip trace" services and if that is not effective may have access to a private...

You have to go to Surrogate's court and probate the will if there is one. If there is no will, then apply for letters of administration. The...

Your foreign divorce decree will be recognized in the U.S. There is nothing extra you have to do about it. You would only have to register it if...

Allocation of responsibility for work-related childcare expenses, un-reimbursed medical expenses, and health insurance is mandatory by statute. ...

If there is an order for child support, then it remains in full effect until it is modified or terminated. If you move to modify the order it can...

In general, a landlord cannot collect rent for an illegal apartment, but the courts do not require the landlord to give you back the rent you have...