If a neighbor threatens to attack you... Next time it happens and they hit you first and you hit back... who gets in more troub

It's not a simple issue of one hit for one hit. Generally, the law expects you to try to safely remove yourself from the situation before...

I have been legally separated for over 20 years, I'm told that after 1 yr. it converts to divorce. is that true?

Being legally separate for a year or more gives you the right to seek a divorce based upon the separation (what we call a conversion divorce, i.e....

When does a neighbor's behavior warrant seeking legal advice?

From your description, it does not seem as though your neighbor is doing anything illegal or anything that would enable the police to intercede. ...

Am I entitled to 1/2 of my husbands retirement after 35 years of marriage?

Typically, you are entitled to one-half of whatever retirement benefits your husband earned during the marriage. As for the car, you would need to...

MY WIFE LEFT ME A YEAR AGO I WAS A STAY AT HOME DAD FOR 27 YEARS IDONT HAVE JOB EXPERINCE SHE TOOK THE 2 SMALL ONES 8 13 SHE

You should consult with an experienced attorney. You may first want to address the fact that she removed the small children from their home, and...

My husband and I are seperated in ny.I still have some of his checks is legal for me to use them in ny state

Unless you are an authorized signatory on the account, you cannot legally draw checks on your husband's account. That does not mean you do not...

When is it time to divorce my divorce attorney? Does not call me back for two weeks. I feel unsure and uncomfortable about my

The moment you left feeling ignored, neglected, disrespected or uncomfortable by your lawyer, your should let him or her know and give them an...

Generally, no. The Court cannot mandate marriage counseling. However, there is a little used provision of the Family Court Act under Article 9...

Can i file for child support from canada when the father lives in new york

I am not entirely sure what the laws pertaining to child support are in Canada, and whether you have the ability to file in Canada seeking a order...

My 11 & 14 year old daughters no longer want to spend overnights with their dad. At what age can they make this decision.

Technically speaking, the children can't make their own decisions until age 18, however, as they get closer to that age, their wishes carry more...