I owned my home before we married and want to know if we separate legally would he have to leave or have the right to stay here

Unless he agrees to vacate in a written separation agreement or a judge awards you exclusive use and occupancy he has the right to be there. If he...

My boyfriend launched some firecrackers out the window of my apartment. Now the owner of the building wants to suspend my lease

In order to advise you properly one has to know If you have a right to possession independent of your boyfriend and if yes whether or not you are a...

Lawyer's staff entered 'DHS' instead of 'Department of Homeland Security'. How will this affect my EAD renewal application?

This won't affect you application because making the check out to DHS instead of writing out Department of Homeland Security is acceptable.

Divorce while I-751 pending and moving from CT to New York

The processing center for such application is the same location for residents of New York and Connecticut. If you are changing your address you...

Can I legally withhold rent from my Landlord?

In my legal opinion the issues you state do not create a basis for withholding rent. If you withhold rent you run the risk of your landlord...

Can I move out at the age of 16 in NY

If you are able to support yourself and establish an independent home you can move out and seek legal independence.

NY CPLR 4502(a) only applies to criminal cases but NY CPLR 4502(b) applies to both criminal and civil cases. Here is an old divorce case that is...

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Can I do anything legally to my landlord for the situation she put me in

You didn't say whether your agreement is oral or in writing and for how long it was agreed that you would rent the premises because if you are...

If there are no marital assets to divide or minor children how long does the average divorce take to complete?

If your spouse signs an Affidavit consenting to the divorce on average it takes 4-6 months for the Judgment of Divorce to be signed by the judge...

First begin by speaking to the neighbor and inform them that secondhand smoke is seeping into your apartment and try and work together to implement...