Your friend's options are limited to whatever recourse he would have for being unlawfully evicted. Otherwise, unless they had a contract, there is...

Technically, yes, but there is a qualification to this answer. Pursuant to the Civil Practice Law and Rules, which is the rule book the courts and...

It is not too late to change attorneys if your are uncomfortable with the one you are using. However, make the decision carefully and take caution...

When divorce is over, am I entitled to my file ?

Your file belongs to you, you have paid for it and you are entitled to have a copy of the documents contained therein. However, this should not be...

Can I get back my life insurance policy in a divorce?

If there is a cash value to to policy, then the marital share of that value (the amount gained during your marriage and up until the date the...

How to purchase an index number whilst abroad.

You should hire a process server in New York City to file the document and have your spouse served. That person will use US currency to purchase...

My partners divorce has been going on 2 years, what can he do to speed things up?

The real question that needs to be determined is: WHAT is causing the stall? Are there evaluations that are being done, etc? To figure this out,...

Can I use an international address on divorce papers when filing for divorce in NYC?

It appears as though your husband meets the residency requirements of the State of New York. Your address should not be an issue at all. Now, you...

To expedite my divorce process and make it less costly, could I get my divorce either in NJ or CT instead of NYC?

I am licensed in New Jersey and New York and I am a former Law Clerk of both states. NJ will only have jurisdiction over your divorce if your...

Does wife's unfaithfulness aid husband in divorce?

Adultery is not a factor with respect to support or equitable distribution in a New York State divorce.