How do I get the landlord to sign over the lease in my name?

Review the lease renewal documents which your mother last received - probably two years ago- if those documents say that the lease is rent...

I am having a little bit of difficulty in understanding you situation. Mr Smollens has done a wonderful job, as usual ,of providing an answer...

My mother passed away recently. No will. No assets to speak of . lots of debt. OPTIONS?

You could consider filing in Surrogate's Court to be the administrator of her estate. You may quality to file as a small estate which is less...

Order to show cause on a final divorce case in a different county

One thing that seems clear is that you might want to consult with and retain an actual attorney to try to sort out this situation. As has been...

My divorce judge awarded me qdro of my ex husbands retirement.

Pensions and QDRO's are governed by the federal law known as ERISA (with a few exceptions for state and municipal workers in some locations) You...

If I am being evicted, should I contact Section 8 and have them stop payments?

Yes. You should notify the Section 8 agency about the possible end of your tenancy and also ask for their assistance in finding a new apartment...

NY no fault divorce question..

Adultery remains a ground for divorce in New York but adultery does not have any bearing on the division of marital assets and the other economic...

What do we do when a village justice defends landlord from bench after landlord's attorney does not show up?

Just as a matter of NYS geography, I believe that the City of Saratoga Springs is in the 4th Judicial District and that an appeal from a decision...

I live in NYS and my husband and I are seeking a divorce. Do we need to file a legal separation prior to filing for divorce?

To answer your first question, no, you do not need to file a legal separation before commencing an action for divorce. The NYS guideline for child...

If you do not have an attorney you should check with the administration clerks at Surrogate's court to make sure you correctly follow local...