How can I change my baby's last name so he can have his father's last name and both can appear as legal parents?

It's important to be aware that paternity is not established by a name change. If you are also seeking to legally establish paternity, you will...

First thanks for your time.my question: 2 family house with no certificate of occupancy in queens ny.

Buildings in NYC constructed before 1938 are not required to have a Certificate of Occupancy unless later alterations were made. Therefore, it is...

It would seem that if you don't have a fully executed lease, you would have a difficult time establishing to the court that you are anything more...

Can i sue Samsung for false advertising the galaxy s7 edge is water resistant is not

You aren't the only consurmer interested in suing Samsung about the Galaxy S7. There is at least one class action that has been commenced: ...

Can a landlord evict a tenant of verbal month-to-month lease if tenant informs landlord rent will be 1 week late?

Unless you have a lease for a specific period of time or are otherwise protected as a rent regulated tenant (such as Rent Stabilization), the...

Do I have to pay a landlord a deposit if there is no written lease agreement?

Yes, even when there is an oral month-to-month tenancy instead of a written lease the landlord may request the payment of a security deposit.

How do I kick someone out who stayed with me for two weeks

I cannot provide legal advise regarding your specific situation but I can offer you general information regarding the topic you have raised. ...

What are the ramifications of a landlord's attorney trying to add a person to a case as a defendant in an eviction case?

As I understand your question, in the current nonpayment case it is the landlord and not you seeking to add your partner to the case as a...

Remove dad'st last name from my son

There is not a method to remove a father's name from a child's birth certificate because of lack of involvement in the child's life. However, you...

What can I do to get custody quicker

You should consult with and retain legal representation in New York. Depending on whether you and your daughter's mother were ever married, you...