Retirement Collection in Divorce

The 10 year rule is the amount of time an ex needs to be married to qualify for a share of social security, if one half of yours is greater than...

I'd love some help deciding if I should I send a cease and desist letter to a 3rd party collection agency.

If the communication is not proper, then you may have a FDCPA case. Contact an attorney.

Is there a particular format for a lease that is legal in NY STATE ? If so what is it?

There are no required leases. Have an attorney review your document to see if it qualifies as a lease and if you have a basis to move.

EX is violating custody agreement - is there a lawyer who can help that doesn't cost a lot?

File a petition to modify custody and have it served ASAP. Consult with an experienced family law attorney located near the family court where the...

Child Support and "Medically Necessary" Orthodontics

If a professional states that it is necessary for braces, then in all likelihood the court will order that the braces are necessary.

During divorce, who pays for Forensics when there are children involved? What if either party can't afford?

Forensics can be allocated on a pro rata basis between the parties. Listen to your lawyer a custody fight is long and expensive.

Informed landlord of § 235-b. Warranty of habitability, she then sent me notice to quit or pay, now eviction court

Hopefully you reported the violations to the local building department. you can request that the landlord have access dates to make repairs and a...

Can I ask a judge for relocation from NY FL my kids father abuse me in front of the kids

Go to the police precinct and see if you can get a duplicate report. Consult with your current lawyer who is more familiar with your case. If he...

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My nephew had a plea deal all worked out. Then his public defender "forgot it" and now he has to go to trial. Is that ok in NYS?

Good advice from the prior responders. Consult with a local criminal defense lawyer (where the case is being heard) and present all of the...

I have a question about divorce. Please help.

Tough to predict what a judge will do. Her husband will be liable to support if he has an off the books job or a job with sufficient income. It...