When can I file for legal separation.

Hi: NY is now no fault - irretrievable breakdown for 6 months which doesn't mean you have to be separated.

With the above, if she makes an application after June, what can I do in court or what if she supplies it last minute.

Hello: Is the HELOC in your name also? You can ask for a coupon book; otherwise, contact bank and request statements or just mail monthly...

What are our rights? Can we get evicted? What is the process and how do I combat it? Can I sue him for damages & cleaning?

Hello: Due to the violations and health hazards which you describe, and assuming they are true, I would counsel to immediately vacate, find new...

Should my friend need to give financial support to his step-son after divorce with his wife ?

Hello: While some states now have statutes imposing a duty on stepparents to support their stepchildren, NY is not one of them. So your friend...

Can cost of pension valuation during divorce be a tax deduction?

Hello: The IRS publication on this can be found at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p504.pdf

Tax deduction for cost of home appraisal used for equitable distribution determination?

Hello: The IRS publication on this can be found at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p504.pdf

What is the next legal step I need to do

Hello: I am just going to add my experience on this - it was a 4 month - 4 hearings delay for the landlord. Tenant was mentally competent but...

What are both parents rights if ny has jurisdiction over the child in a fl divorce e where dad pays alimoney not child support

Hello: I would suggest you have counsel review the original divorce papers from Florida which would include all orders and any stipulations....

Hello: Thequestion is whether your reason for quitting was compelling. You have been successful at the DOL stage and now your employer is...

Do we as tenant for equipment are we responsible to buying new equipment?

Hello: I am going to assume that you are renting a home or an apartment in a home (which may or may not have a permit) and that you do not have...