Questions answered by Jon Michael Probstein

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Do both parties need to agree to a divorce in new york state?

Jon's answer | Answered on June 02, 2015

Hello A divorce is either contested or not. An uncontested divorce however is either done on consent or by inquest.

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Can I sue my landlord for harassment and invading my privacy ?

Jon's answer | Answered on June 02, 2015

Hello Are the calls related to the landlord/tenant relationship? What is the nature and substance of the calls?

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Can I sue my landlord for this?

Jon's answer | Answered on June 02, 2015

Hello Is this subsidized housing? Is it rent control? I ask this because this can be a factor to consider in determining your approach to this.

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My mothers estate is still in new york surrogate court and neither an executor or administrator has been named.

Jon's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

Hello: I think in Nassau (Westbury), the foreclosure would be "stayed" by the court once it is notified of death of homeowner (which should be...

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Can someone become the executor or administrator of a will or estate in new york if they have declared bankruptcy, defaulted

Jon's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

Hello: Just to add to the above, if the person seeking appointment has such a background and objections are not granted, I would request the...

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I have 3 children's and never got legally married, partner cheat on me twice, how can I keep my kids.

Jon's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

Hello: If an agreement cannot be made with mother of children, a court will have to decide what is in the best interests of the children.

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Landlord vs Tenant and In between Tenants Conflict. Should I move out if landlord request even before end of lease agreement?

Jon's answer | Answered on May 25, 2015

Hello: It appears that you are located in NYC (since NYPD came). Are you a rent stabilized/rent control tenant? If so, you have certain right of...

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How many days does a tenant require if the landlord does not want to renew their lease?

Jon's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

This would depend on the terms of your lease - is there a default provision, etc. If your premises are not subject to any rent control or if there...

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Can I be terminated for using vacation days that I am eligible for according to my employee handbook?

Jon's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

If you are "at will", you can be terminated in New York for any reason absent discrimination, etc. For Unemployment Insurance purposes, you will...

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I want to get full custody of my daughter and only give her father supervised visits..

Jon's answer | Answered on November 13, 2012

I agree with all of the above answers and the bottom line is that you should, if financially able, seek counsel. You are in Nassau County, I...

Jon Michael Probstein's Answers (4298)

Do both parties need to agree to a divorce in new york state?

Can I sue my landlord for harassment and invading my privacy ?

Can I sue my landlord for this?

My mothers estate is still in new york surrogate court and neither an executor or administrator has been named.

Can someone become the executor or administrator of a will or estate in new york if they have declared bankruptcy, defaulted

I have 3 children's and never got legally married, partner cheat on me twice, how can I keep my kids.

Landlord vs Tenant and In between Tenants Conflict. Should I move out if landlord request even before end of lease agreement?

How many days does a tenant require if the landlord does not want to renew their lease?

Can I be terminated for using vacation days that I am eligible for according to my employee handbook?

I want to get full custody of my daughter and only give her father supervised visits..