If a Defendant in a case motions for an action against another Defendant, who has the burden of proof?

The moving party always has the burden of proof.

I went to court on April 2nd regarding a matrimonial matter. Is it too soon to order a transcript?

You can order the transcript immediately but depending on the individual reporter's schedule, it may take some longer than others to get it to you....

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Legal last name change

If you want to legally change your name, you can change it to pretty much anything you want. You will have to file a petition with the Court and...

I have noticed that when I order a transcript, it often does not correctly reflect what was said in the courtroom. It's almost

While it is certainly possible that a Court Reporter makes an error or two in a transcript, it is VERY unlikely that there is any collusion between...

Deed to house is in my father & my name with right to survivorship. Does the house automatically become mine on death of my dad

Short answer is Yes. When a property is owned as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, basically the last one to die ends up owning the entire...

Do I need a real estate Lawyer for an Apartment lease renewal ?

If your lease expired in 2014 but you remained in the property and if the landlord continued to accept rent, there has been created a...

I need a real estate lawyer

Regardless of who you use, be aware that it may be prudent to obtain a durable Power of Attorney for your mother so someone else can execute the...

I recently received a letter from a collection agency from an apartment lease from 2012, The claim my father owed 1 months rent

Unless you were a signatory to the Lease or a guarantor, you would not be responsible for any past due rent (putting aside the question of whether...

This is a terrible situation and one that many lenders find themselves in. Bottom line is you may have very limited rights to go into a property...

My husband and I own a home in Brooklyn, NY, and the loan is in my name,but the deed is in both names. Can I keep the property

You have to be very careful here...since the property is in currently in both your names, you are both the owners but since the loan is only in...