I'll be renting sign space on a storefront awning which is not being used by the current tenant, will I be liable for accidents.

Hello: At least three things I would suggest to a client: 1. Make sure you have Landlord's consent. 2. Get liability insurance and 3. Make sure...

Am I entitled to half of his retirement account that he cashed out?

Hello: Generally, property acquired before marriage is separate. But separate property can turn into marital property when the issue of...

On one part of the divorce papers it states the wrong last name of my ex, does this make the divorce voided?

Hello: Yes you are divorced - check the actual court file and find where the error was made. If there is a typo that you want corrected, you...

Hi: My experience - when rji filed.

If I am out on Sick Leave with full pay from accrued Sick Time, am I still able to collect disability from my union?

It would appear you are out on sick leave and that you are not yet disabled. When your sick leave is up and you are still unable to work, this will...

Can my mom give me up to the gov? She says shes gping to bc she doesnt want to live w me anymore nor take care of me. 17, Ontari

Are you in school? Speak to the guidance counselor andadvise them of your situation.

Divorce question

Hi: If you have counsel, have him/her speak to your husband's counsel. If you are pro se, call him/her.

Does the landlord have the right to charge the tenant a fee of $50 when she gets the electricity changed into her name ?

Hello: Is this in your written lease? Are you a new tenant? Are you an existing tenant and the landlord now wants utility charges in you name?...

Ok to screen a new co tenant applicant and have the existing tenant certify the info originally given or screen both as new?

The more conservative approach would be to screen both again. As long as you are not discriminating illegally, this would be a business judgment.

Can a NYC family court force a health insurance provider to enroll children outside of the enrollment period?

Domestic Relations Law ' 236, part B, subdivision 8, paragraph a, provides that in any matrimonial action the court may order a party to purchase,...