Landlord is allowed to enter the premises to do repairs on notice, or in an emergency. Send the tenant a message that you are entering on a...

You have to file the motion to restore in the court where the case was originally brought. The clerk can help you with the paperwork.

Although the scheme by the landlord sounds highly improper, it probably will not result in the court lacking jurisdiction. Also, the doctrine of...

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There is no limit to how many affirmative defenses you can plead in your answer, but not all of them may have a legal basis and may be subject to...

You can file a motion for pendente lite relief at any time after the divorce is filed. You have to file a Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI)...

You do not have to separate or file for divorce to get a child support order. You can file a petition in Family Court. You can find the forms...

If he deliberately violated a clear order, then it is possible he could be held in contempt, but in family law, it is up to the circumstances and...

Your friend needs a lawyer immediately. This is not something she can do on her own, and you do not have the training to make legal decisions for...

The court will not permit a landlord to recover unpaid rent or or any money for use and occupancy of an illegal apartment. It is unlikely that you...

There is a statute in New York that calculates the recommended amount and length of spousal support. The judge is not bound by the calculations,...