My wife has a trust and filed divorce

You have to look at the language of the trust. Hire an attorney to represent you in a divorce proceeding.

I live on Long Island, NY. I am a month-to-month renter of a home for 20+ years. I let a friend move in, but now want him out.

Yes you are correct. Make sure not to serve the documents your self. Under NY law if you are a party to the suit and under the age of 18, then that...

In a civil suit, if the defendant agrees

Email the the summons and complaint to the defendant along with affidavit or agreement showing that the defendant agrees to such service. That...

I want to move in with my mom, but my dad has full custody...

Ask your mother if she is interested to have custody over you. If yes, then she should file a petition in Family Court. She would have to prove...

If we divorce, I have prove of physical and mental abuse,will that help me w fiancial gains in the divorce,he was 55 i was 22

All property or assets acquired during the marriage are presumed to be marital. Also, some property or assets which were acquired before the...

I filed for custody of grandchild in NYC Family Court. Mother (father unknown)has agreed to give me custody. How do we do this

File a petition in family court. You and the mother of the child must show up. If the mother consents on the record, then the judge will most...

Landlord claiming rent not paid + not fixing apartment issues

Try to respond with proof of payment first and write about your repair problems. Make sure to send same with return reciept requested, that way you...

It sounds like you are a victim of domestic violence. In custody battles the court will look at a certain standard, to wit, best interests of the...

Are there any post judgment exemptions in New York?

Try to settle the debt,

Car accident. I want to change my lawyer.

You may change attorneys at any time. I believe you have a good case against the vehicle that hit you. The only question remains whether there is...