When an unmarried woman has a baby, is it legal for said woman and boyfriend to choose a sir name for baby other than their own?

Yes, it is legal. By the way, a name chnge proceeding is very easy. You don't need a lawyer. It is all an ex parte order issued by the court. ...

I represent a landlord of a multi apartment building in Rockland. I don't know if it differs by the size of the apartment building (which I highly...

Jury duty sent to my home address, which has always been my home, but I do not live in the county they are summoning me for.

I agree with Mr. Gold. However, I would add that you should make sure that you are not being summoned by your county and that the court house that...

Can my grandparents be forced to accept a live-in Aide rather than the 2 12-hr aides she has every day?

I am a NY lawyer. I fully agree with Mr. Robinson's answer. Care is governed not by the agency by the doctor or nurse doing the certification or...

I am a NY lawyer. You moved in to an apartment voluntarily. As I see it, you want the best of the deal, likely she has a good lease with a low...

Insurance claim for my deceased mother on her brother's policy.

I am a NY lawyer. Likely after your mom passed away, some time within the twenty year span, the decedent changed the beneficiary designation on...

My mother died and her estate went through probate, her taxes were done for he and all was paid and distributed as per the will,

I am a NY lawyer. Unfortunately, you make the case for an executor or administrator holding a reserve (a sum of money) until you get the closing...

How will the estate be settled?

I am a NY lawyer. It sounds to me like the family business is the main asset of the estate. If so, you have run into a common problem. The...

I am a NY lawyer. It does not surprise me that the county clerk is not requiring the declination pages of the trust (signature pages). You can...

My sister and I share a house. The deed is in both of our names; the first mortage in my name only.

I am a NY lawyer. You are correct this should be looked over by a lawyer. What I think your sister should be concerned with is a due on sale...