I have made a motion to vacate a judgement and was denied, I never received a summons nor did I get a court date to appear.

You should speak to an attorney. A denial of your motion means you lost that motion. Whether that denial was correct is something you should...

How do I remove a name from a deed

Speak to an attorney and have him or her prepare a quitclaim and transfer docs.

I have a private mortgage and the holder, who lives out of state, does not cash my checks for up to five months at a time.

Send all payments via a trackable method with delivery confirmation and keep the records. When she cashes a check is not legally relevant; when...

One wk after closing , we discovered there is mold behind the dryer/washer in the cellar. we paid over $800 for inspection.

You can sue your inspector for negligence. Usually, there is a limitation of liability in the inspection agreement, however. Consult with an...

I agree with my colleague and just note you should speak to an attorney to help you negotiate the new lease given this request from your landlord.

I don't know if I should clean about $1000.00 of my credit report before I apply for a first time mortgage.

If your lender suggested you clear your credit than you should either do that or search for a new lender.

The deed to our house states "Kenneth and Gerladine". Is survivor interest at risk becouse it does not state " Joint tennet" ?

When H&W are married and purchase real property together, they are tenants by the entirety under New York State law by default. So, you and your...

Usually, the Courts do not permit a pro se attorney to collect his time spent as attorneys fees. However, that is not an absolute rule and if you...

Is it possible for a lawyer to accept a case based on a consultation without reviewing the entire case file first?

Depends on the matter, complexity, etc. What constitutes "reasonable" is an individual decision for attorneys. Some cases really do not require...

If a lawyer/law firm that commits fraud upon the court. What law are they breaking in NY?

You have to be very careful with those types of allegations in a foreclosure action. Consult with an attorney.