In New York state do all construction contracts need to be in writing if they are for services in excess of $100,000?

The Statute of Frauds has to do with enforcement of a contract. If you do not have it in writing, and it is an oral agreement, it is very hard to...

My child is 16 and his father has never paid child support. How many years can I go back and collect child support?

If you have a child support order, the court will grant you the entire arrears. If you have no order and have not tried to collect before the...

You need to consider how much you want your nursing degree. The more you want it the less you should be thinking about suing your school. ...

I am paying child support for my child who is 19, not in college and working, why am I still obligated to continue paying suport

The child may not be earning enough. You may not have made an application to end child support. If you live in the NYC or Long Island area...

What evidence do I need to present to recover legal fees in an arbitration

You gave a fairly good summary in your posting of what the old lawyer costs you. Emphasis should be: 1) lack of preparation 2) failure to follow...

Can you sue an Unlicensed Contractor

Yes you can, but if the job required a licensed contractor and you hired an unlicensed one, the court will not help you. On my profile there are...

Can I sue my roommate for not paying the rent when I gave her the check monthly?

Yes you can. The amount she owes you determines if you file in small claims or civil court. The suit is to be filed in the borough where she...

Where in nyc does the non custodial parent petition for custody?

Suggest Nassau since that is where the children are. Order cannot waive child support which now must be switched from one parent to the other. ...

How would property be distributed in a divorce, when i.e the house is under the defendants name?

NYS is not a community property state, Division of martial assets is according to equitable distribution which means the court looks at what is...

What is the right procedure for making a settlement offer to a judgment creditor?

I would be very wary of holding joint possessions with your fiancee until the debt matter is resolved. Debt companies are notorious for making...