Questions answered by Douglas Paul Mayer

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If a divorce or separation agreement is reached in mediation, can one party decide that they don't like the terms a month later?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

You do not have to wait one year to obtain a divorce. Under the law NY is a no-fault divorce state and in the Summons with Notice or Summons and...

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Can I move for dismissal, when SJ has wrong plaintiff in caption?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

Do yourself a favor and hire an attorney. Your fact pattern is jumbled and confusing.

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What forms does the father have to file to modify the existing court order

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

You can go on NYS Unified Court system web site and under the Family Court section find the forms to file petitions for modification of both...

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Since he has a past of violence towards me, when my baby is born, is there anything I can do to stop him from seeing my child?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

You have not indicated whether or not your boyfriend is the father of your child. If he is not, he has no right to see the child, when born. If he...

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Can bank fraud be introduced as evidence in a divorce case?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

You need to consult your divorce attorney on this matter. You may be implicating yourself. The joint account is presumptive knowledge of the...

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How can take over the house if my name is on the deed but not on the mortgage?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

You need to contact an attorney immediately to represent you in this matter. I can only state generally that you are not liable for the mortgage if...

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How to get our previous landlord to cooperate with our security deposit?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

Without the threat of court you have little bargaining power. You are not entitled to an itemized list by law, but may be by contract, you would...

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Does Comcast have rights to be a leasee via an Electric Co. Easement when it had the provision for Telephone/Telegraph?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

Mr. Lebowitz is spot on with his answer. You may not like the law or its results but you do have to live with it. There are certain guidelines on...

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Do I pay my rent for the next three months ? Will a judge allow me to stay till the end of June ?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

There are facts missing that allow for a precise answer and only a general answer can be given. If you are a month to month tenant, you will have...

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Wiil i be evicted no matter what.

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

You should meet with a lawyer on this matter. This is the second time you posted the same or similar question and fact pattern. The answers you...

Douglas Paul Mayer's Answers (511)

If a divorce or separation agreement is reached in mediation, can one party decide that they don't like the terms a month later?

Can I move for dismissal, when SJ has wrong plaintiff in caption?

What forms does the father have to file to modify the existing court order

Since he has a past of violence towards me, when my baby is born, is there anything I can do to stop him from seeing my child?

Can bank fraud be introduced as evidence in a divorce case?

How can take over the house if my name is on the deed but not on the mortgage?

How to get our previous landlord to cooperate with our security deposit?

Does Comcast have rights to be a leasee via an Electric Co. Easement when it had the provision for Telephone/Telegraph?

Do I pay my rent for the next three months ? Will a judge allow me to stay till the end of June ?

Wiil i be evicted no matter what.