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Tough situation. I also reside in Brooklyn and are very familiar with these types of cramped big-city quality of homeownership life issues. It's...

Can I file a Ch 7 bankruptcy under these circumstances? If not, what direction should I head in? Thank you in advance.

Have faith. Although I'm not working with all the information I need to make a final determination. From the facts given, it appears you have a...

We work primarily in NYC counties. Right now, in Kings and Queens counties we have simple divorces that have been pending signature by the judge...

Can my father marry someone?

It's really unclear whether your father is divorced. And it's really important that you ascertain whether he is or not before considering...

payment of mortgage and has over 5 years without making a payment. initially bank did not want to modify and later on house det

Not nearly enough information to answer in any specific way. We've been doing foreclosure defense, short sales and loan modification for many years...

Such "evidence" may or may not be admissible AND may or may not have any probative value. I salute you for having had the foresight to document...

It is also important to note that if the rental is indeed illegal, if and when you have a non-paying tenant it will be very difficult and costly to...

Annulment and divorce in NYC

I've had many clients come in seeking an annulment. Usually based on a misconception that an annulment makes the act of marriage disappear - poof -...

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How to minimize the amount of Maintenance as well as the duration for which I'd have to pay it.

Maintenance is a moving target in New York, especially in light of the new legislation. It really is best to consult with an attorney.

Can I do a bankruptcy to get that removed from the abstract so I can sell my house

We focus on both real estate sales and bankruptcy. You have a 2 tier question here. First - are you eligible for a chapter 7 bankruptcy? If so, as...