Hello: From a recent case: C.P.L.R §3215(c) provides that, “[i]f the plaintiff fails to take proceedings for the entry of judgment within one...

I signed a bargain and sale deed to my sister under undue influence. I was very sick at the time. Do i have any recourse?

Hello: This is fact specific - grounds to set aside include competency, fraud, undue influence, public policy, etc. The burden of proof is on...

Do I have to reimburse my company since they never told me about it until now?

Hello: I do not know if they will go after you for the amount claimed is so small. More facts are needed so you may have to retain counsel for...

Hello: You can withhold rent for any reason but the landlord will eventually pursue a non-payment proceeding. At which time, you will allege...

Hello: No you cannot because you are still married. See https://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/content/domestic-partnership-registration

Case in surrogates court 5 years Depositions have been altered to protect from perjury can the case be thrown out & started New

Hello: CPLR 3116 permits changes to transcripts undercertain circumstances.

I was discriminated and humiliated in school due to being a nursing mother and needed to pump breast milk, do I have a case?

Hello: See https://ag.ny.gov/civil-rights/equal-educational-opportunity

Hello: If you do not complete recertification, you will lose your public assistance benefits. They may be looking for other sources of income.

Does divorce court judge need to see all financial info from couple who came to settlement agreement before first appearance?

Hello: Is one of the parties seeking to set aside the Settlement Agreement? If so, you have a contested divorce. If not, it should proceed as...

I gave retainer for lawyer 2 years ago. He supposed filed for guardianship 1 year ago. Life insurance beneficiary is involved.

Hello: I would suggest you retain new counsel for this matter as well as the matter of the return of the retainer (and possible legal malpractice).