Can landlord still hold $100 for carpet sanitizing even though tenant provided the service?

Hello: Since the passing of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, everything has changed and the changes do favor tenants....

Hello: A landlord is required to repaint or recover (with wallpaper or other acceptable coverings) the walls and ceilings of an apartment every...

Father has been paying child but wants no contact or visitation with child?

Hello: This is a repeated question that was asked and answered above.

Child’s father wants to sign over his rights to have no contact or visitation with child, can he?

Hello: Parental rights can only be terminated by consent to adoption or court order due to neglect, etc.

Can my ex take our child to another state without my permission?

Hello: Yes unless your divorce agreement/order has such restrictions on his parenting. The agreement probably does provide that both must notify...

Hello: Possibly with no guarantee of any success. See...

What are my options when a buyer says they want still want to buy but months from now?

Hello: For a second opinion, an attorney will have to review the contract and any documentation subsequent thereto. However, it would appear...

Hello: I would suggest that you either fight it or get your ex to withdraw it if those are your concerns.

Hello: The first step in the adult adoption process is to file a petition for adoption. It must then be approved by the New York state court....

Can my mother keep my daughter out of state without my permission?

Hello: Assuming your mother has no order or agreement making her a custodian or guardian, bring your daughter home and prepare for possible...