I want to file for divorce do I have to pay her alimony?

If your wife is in danger of becoming a public charge you may have to pay maintenance formerly known as alimony if she seeks same in the divorce...

Can a Divorce Decree be changed?

Yes judgments of divorce can be amended. To do this you would need to file a motion requesting a judge order the amendment and include in your...

Will a dismissed case be an issue for getting a J-1 Student Visa?

If the case was dismissed and you have no prior criminal record you should not be held to be a person without a good moral character.

If you are in breach of the lease and are evicted or surrender the premises because of your breach the landlord and can seek to recover the rent...

How much time do I have to give a past renter to remove a riding lawnmower before I can consider it mine?

NYS does not have a law pertaining to the handling of a tenant's property after they leave the dwelling unit. However, you may have a local law...

What are the steps I can take to get a divorce?

If your husband consents to the divorce you can file for an uncontested divorce by completing and filing all necessary paperwork. The paperwork...

Can a landlord charge late fees after accepting rental payment

The legal documents went out before you paid. Now that you paid I anticipate they will withdraw their case if the case was brought based on...

how do I get my 2 months security back

If the landlord fails to return your security deposit after your demand for same try contacting your local attorney general's office for assistance.

Your apartment along with the other two violate the certificate of occupancy and thus, are illegal rentals. You should not be occupying this space.

I have a Rider but there is no end date can a landlord put the house on the market if he/she did not notify us prior to 4 months

Your lease needs to be reviewed to be able to properly advise you but based on what your saying it sounds like the landlord did not properly notify...