Do I need my own lawyer if my husband and I agree on division of assets?

It is against the ethics of the legal profession to have a divorcing couple use the same lawyer. i strongly advise you to hire one even if it is...

My attorney left his firm and i am stuck now? please advice...

File a complaint with the NYS attorney discipline committee. On Long Island the phone number is 631-231-3775. Also in writing ask for your file...

What is the length of time, per law, an ex-husband must pay alimony in NY?

There are very many factors the court uses in determining the amount and length of alimony. The court will consider the length of the marriage....

Do grandparents have any rights in NYS

I am sorry to inform you that if both parents do not want you to see the child, the court will not enforce your right to a visitation...

Are international students with F1 status allowed to submit novel manuscipts for publication? Thanks

There is no law prohibiting such a submission. LEGAL DISCLAIMER Mr. Sarno is licensed to practice law in NJ and NY. His response here is not...

Married and divorced overseas and never filed in the US

When you apply for a license to get married, the clerk may require a divorce decree from the country which issued it. America has treaties with...

Satisfaction of Mortgage

If the will states that any of YOUR debts to your mother have been forgiven upon her death, the executor has the power to cancel the Mortgage. If...

Contract

Only bank underwriters can get you a loan. You may want to get copies of your credit scores from the credit bureaus to see how you are rated. It...

I was ticketed 509.1, but I have a valid foreign license, Why does the Town Attorney offer an ACOD instead of dismissal?

Do not expect every attorney in NYS to understand international law. You need to hire a defense attorney. You might find my legal guide on...

What do I do about corrupt attorneys where one is mia and the other withholding information after an large award was won?

I know you have trouble trusting lawyers but you need to find one who specializes in legal malpractice. Unfortunately you have only three years to...

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