Dear Manhattan Litigants The opposite is the general rule. Judges are required to ignore ex parte contact. Courtroom rules for most Judges are...

Generally, there is no legal compulsion for both spouses to contribute equally to maintaining household expenses, including expenses and renting...

I am sorry about the harm that was caused to your animal companion. A smart lawyer for the motorcycle owner (such as the insurance company...

Dear Prospective Respondent: There is no commonly used legal expression as prospective evictee. Parties in a landlord and tenant matter in...

Dear Etsy: So, you should not ever post your real name on AVVO, but you did. Name changes in NYC are made in the Civil...

Dear Russell Tenant: Likely, the outcome of the eviction case will depend on how the Judge looks at the tenancy termination notice for...

If there is no ulterior motive, such as shielding the property from creditors or for estate planning, and a transfer does not violate the mortgage,...

Dear Bronx Tenant: Take care of your daughter first with a visit to the doctor. For repairs to the apartment, you could call 311 and have an...

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Dear Bronx Resident: AVVO is not a Law Firm. Look for an attorney if you use this website at the 'Find a Lawyer' button on the top of the...