How do I go about taking a person to court that owe me money and refusedan to pay back?

If under $5000 go to small claims court in Staten Island where you are. If more, you should hire a lawyer to sue.

Can a law firm in NY state be practicing actively , if as an LLC the secretary of state considers the firm "inactive"

It is odd, as a simple tax filing would change the designation, but as the others noted, under LLC law and inactive LLC is a general partnership. ...

Dependents and taxes

Small claims is definitely not right. They have no jurisdiction over this. Either make a motion to the matrimonial court that did the divorce for...

My home was foreclosed by Wells Fargo after Superstorm Sandy, does the bank have any right to my flood insurance settlement ?

They have a lien on the check under the terms of the mortgage. In short, the answer is yes.

How do I get payment of a balance owed to me on a private sale of a 2012 pickup from a person who signed a contract?

You need to take your judgment to the Sheriff of the county of the defendant, and fill out forms. The Sheriff's office can help you. Ask for...

How can I take possession of items in my deceased mother's safety deposit box?

The bank officer is right. You need to be the estate administrator, and the bank will let you take the contents of the box. It is a simple...

How do I retrieve my settlement papers if my lawyer doesn't have them due to the fact that it's an old case ?

Settlement of what? If a court case it is in the court file. If a private deal, the other parties might have it.

Will my bank and the bank where the check came from pursue legal action against me?

You are liable to the bank, but you paid. You are a victim. The bank is whole. I do not think you will hear about this again.

It is unclear what your relationship is with the house. If you are not living there and do not care what happens, just let it be sold. If the...

Can you put a partition in a convenience store and rent out the other half?

It depends upon your lease as to the landlord. As to the town, the legality of the partition will depend on the exits and the fire code. If you...