Succeeded Mothers Brooklyn NY Rent Controlled apartment, rent not what tenant paid -DHCR ruled higher but not saying why.

Hello: You should be aware that SCRIE was established by New York State law in 1970 for tenants in rent-controlled and rent-stabilized apartments.

Hello: I assume your divorce is uncontested and you submitted Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. Unfortunately, one can only guess. The...

Can I visit new York on a visitor's visa and file for my divorce there and if yes how long it could take to complete the process

Hello: There are certain residency requirements for divorce in NY and you should consult with counsel. At some point,you will have some...

Hi Is a signature with the date written in 2 digit form legally valid? Such as 05/03/16 rather than 05/03/2016.

Hello: That, in my view, does not make the contract ambiguous as to the date of the agreement.

Do you have a legal right to be present with the judge on your court date, or at least have access to minutes?

Hello: I have seen some judges speak to the litigants but what you are describing is the usual process. You can ask your attorney if she can...

Why would a note holding landlord not regain title to a deed?And how long might it take for him to regain title of the property?

Hello: I would just add to the above that in foreclosure proceedings, at times, a bank or mortgagee, may request a receiver to be appointed. In...

Can ex present case law from other states? Suggestions for *wording* my request for Summary Judgment as well as sanctions?

Hello: Pro se litigants present issues at times to the court system. This is one example.

What is the friend responsible for as my spouse and I are now responsible for the full mortgage not just 2/3's?

Hello: In addition to the above, this is a partnership, whether oral or in writing, that has to be dissolved. So unless you are able to buy out...

Who can terminate child support?

Hello: Although there is a strong public policy against recoupment of child support overpayments, recoupment is appropriate under limited...

What steps can he possibly take at this time to try to secure his tenancy. He is not on the actual lease, only his father.

Hello: In addition to the above, does this partner/caregiver have a power of attorney on the father? It would appear to me that guardianship may...