Is $2500-3000 enough to hire a lawyer to dismiss and ask for a counterclaim in NY civil housing court?

I am very certain that people have spent many tens of thousands of dollars fighting a housing case. Some cases go on for extended periods of time....

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Is there a such retainer for a housing civil case that allows you to be billed after the down deposit?

Many retainer agreements provide for such an arrangement. It is very common.

My lawyer is requesting to be relieved from my matrimonial case, will I have a chance to defend myself?

If your lawyer makes a motion to be relieved, you will have an opportunity to put in opposition papers. Please understand though that the court...

Would I get in trouble for moving to another state with my son without my husbands permission?

You won't "get in trouble"but if your husband seeks to establish / modify custody, he can do so in New York for up to six months after you leave...

Can you receive attorney fees if you handled a settelment case yourself?

On a licensed attorney is entitled to receive counsel fees.

What determines if my lawyers fees will be paid by the respondent .....??

Have your attorney make a motion for counsel fees. If the non-payment is willful and if your fees are reasonable, the court should make the...

In New York State, 1/3 of the recovery is a typical fee, minus disbursements.

Petition for child support after final order for sole custody is granted?

If you don't have an order for child support then the court will not order the non-custodial parent to reimburse you for those costs. You should...

Hello, we have been married for 7 years in april and i live in new york. can i get my wifes retirement?

I agree with Ms. Brown's answer. Whatever portion of the account was contributed during the marriage is subject to equitable distribution.

I want to know if my daughter goes with me to child support will they terminate the support

Your daughter accompanying you to court will not have any impact on the court's decision (unless of course your daughter provides testimony...