I am a New York City landlord of a 5 family home . Tenants want to pay less than half rent . What is legal in New York State ?

There is no formula or guidelines for computing an abatement of rent. If it went to court the amount would be left to the discretion of the trier...

Can I move to a nearby state to force the Plaintiff and her counsel to get serious about their demands in an ongoing divorce?

No moving to another state at this point won't change anything as the court in NY has already obtained jurisdiction over the financial issues.

What form do I need to request a modification of our divorce decree re: income tax exemptions?

If you agreed to this in a written Stipulation of Settlement it is unlikely you will be able to modify the agreement. If your ex is not paying...

If my husband is filing for divorce and I have no income and don't want a divorce does he have to pay for my legal fees?

If you consult with a lawyer and they believe your circumstances warrant a court awarding you legal fees they will take your case and make the...

How do I know if I qualify for spousal support?

For divorces commenced after January 25th, 2016 the legislature enacted guidelines to be followed by the court in computing post divorce...

You can sue in small claims court. Did you have a written sub-lease or was it oral? If it was oral unless the defendant concedes the agreement or...

My roommate subleased a three bedroom unit. I am renting one of those rooms, however he has not paid rent and is being evicted.

The landlord has the right to seek an eviction of all occupants if the tenant has failed to pay the rent.

We recently got bed bugs In our apt. (multi unit building). Does the landlord need to reimburse us for cleaning & other expenses

If the landlord was negligent in causing the infestation you can request reimbursement. Do not deduct your costs from the rent.

How long does it take for a Judgment of Divorce which modified a child support Order to get to SCU?

The clerk is unlikely to send a copy of the Judgment to SCU. Do yourself a favor and bring them a copy yourself.

Court fee during a divorce

Based on your circumstances it's possible you may be able to get your husband to pay for your legal fees but your lawyer needs to discuss all of...