I firmly agree with my colleagues. You should also familiarize yourself with the Uniform Custody and Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) if you...

My husband and I have not lived together for 17 years, can we do an uncontested divorce and not list any finances??

Web-based solutions for uncontested divorces are great at first, however more often than not there will be a minor or major complication somewhere...

My tennant was served a 30 day notice(not by me) to move by March 30-they moved on 3/10 but left stuff in apt.

Self-help is flatly prohibited in New York. Without a final judgment of eviction from Housing Court summary proceedings, you cannot enter the...

Can I hold the city liable and get compensated on the loss?

Certainly the police should have provided you with a voucher describing your belongings and you will have to provide that voucher as an exhibit. ...

Can you use a modification to vacate a termination of parental rights? or is a order to show cause ,the best way to go?

An Order to Show Cause and subsequent hearing is normally a quicker procedure than a Petition for Modification. In this situation, the reason(s)...

No one factor is determinative, the totality of the circumstances and an examination into past history will dictate whether this will be viewed as...

In NY can a college withhold transcripts for a tuition (non loan) debt discharged in bankruptcy 10 years ago?

You may not need litigation here, a formal letter of demand from a licensed attorney may do the trick.

I bought a new car monday 10/1 , the salesman & senior manager said it was front wheel drive , I found out its rear wheel drive

The main issue is whether and to what magnitude you verbally expressed your desire that the vehicle be FWD to the salesman or manager. If you...

I am going to sell the coop apartment for smaller price I have purchased it for and really in need to file for bankruptcy ch 7

Speak to an attorney regarding the use of a Homestead Exemption prior to sale. You may be able to cut some of your losses.

My wife left me 2 weeks ago so do i have rights to our home ect......

Yes, but you must finalize it through a divorce or it will only be 50% yours. Drantivy Law Firm, PLLC 807 Kings Highway, 2nd Floor Brooklyn,...