My wife filed divorce and then weeks past and her lease car was due to return,am I responsible to get her a new lease on car.

Hello That will be decided by a court or by an agreement. Generally the higher earning spouse may be responsible for spousal maintenance....

How can I evict a tenant from a commercial building

Hello: If he is contesting the will, is he claiming an ownership interest in the building? Perhaps L&T court is not the answer - ask Surrogate...

Hello: Many courts deem the parent with the most nights the residential custodial parent and thus entitled to child support.

If a lawyer uses a form RE contract provided by the state bar, can he make changes to the text w/o a clear indication?

Hello: I, as a courtesy, will "red line" changes from a form whether Blumberg, NYSBA, etc. I do not see RE sales as adversarial contests.

Can a teacher tell a child that he or she has a black name? Is this a racial comment?

Hello I think this should be brought up. There should be an investigation on misconduct.

Can the judge modify our property settlement agreement if all sides have lawyers?

Hello The judge may have some concerns over terms or may feel some issues were not addressed. Or it could be nothing.

How do you file a motion to show cause in Supreme Court in order to put a divorce case back on the active calendar?

Hello Of course I would suggest counsel but review the file and ascertain what happened first before you take the next step....which may be to...

Coop board violates the Alternation Agreement: requesting excessive legal fees and withholding security deposit

Hello Counsel should review agreement but co op board is subject to reasonable business judgment rule. Perhaps consider running for board.

"Divorce" we filled for uncontested divorce back in July

Hello Bring ID, go to the clerk, and see what is happening.

Malicious negligence obviates an entire contract?

Hello It would be a defense and/or counterclaim to allege in any breach of contract action. Have counsel review the agreement.