I got second degree burns on my feet while I was in the bathtub the water temperature change from warm to scalding hot

I disagree strenuously with attorney that said this is not a case. If there is a sudden change of temperature, then the homeless shelter could be...

Is the homeowner liable for an injury to the owner of a contracting company?

Assuming that you live in a single or two family home, and are not supervising the work, you cannot be held liable under New York Law if he falls...

Whom am I legally married to?

You were legally married to the 1987 wife, when she died, so you could not have legally married 2006 "wife" when you did, since you were already...

Can i leave my house to live with my boyfriend without getting my parents to file a case on either him or me?

If you leave the house now, you parents could take steps to bring you back as you are a minor. Depending on when your "relationship" with your...

If someone damages your property and you want them to pay for the damage are you required to have the damage fixed?

You are not required to get it fixed. If the case is in small claims court, you will need two separate estimates of the cost to repair the damage.

I am in the process of a divorce. We have two houses on one property. I live in one house and he rents the other. I have

You can deal with the tax liens at closing - not a big deal so long as you are not more than a year or two in arrears. How are the properties...

Much depends on the type of case the retainer was for, and the work that was done prior. The question really can't be answered in a vacuum, but at...

Can I sue the town for clean up costs after following town officials orders?

I don't believe there is enough to bring suit. You didn't own the site next door, but you used it for a dumpster. That invited dumping, not only...

Hello, I was wondering if I could have a consultation with a civil law suit that I wanted to file.

Lots of attorneys will consult with you for free either by telephone or in person. In this case, much depends on what the contract says regarding...

Who gets the house when the deceased has no mother/father/siblings/spouse? First cousins then uncle/aunts?

Assuming that your cousin passed in New York: The following person(s) would inherit under the law of intestate succession: If you are...