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WWhat to do with finding out the house I have been paying rent for two years is in foreclosure in New York ?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 16, 2018

Fortunately, you have a lease. Until the foreclosure action is completed and the house sold at auction (which can actually take years), the...

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I bought a house with my ex boyfriend. He’s on the deed, help!?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 16, 2018

You will probably need to retain a lawyer to commence a partition action seeking to either sell the property or buy him out. Commencing the action...

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Can I do anything about my ex's boyfriend whom was convicted of murder and served 20yrs having contact with our kids

Susan's answer | Answered on April 16, 2018

Yes, you can file a modification petition in Family Court based on the new information you have and ask that he not be allowed around the children...

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Would moving real estate property into LLC make the property a marital one in New York State?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 14, 2018

You are just changing the form of the property and as long as it is just a one person LLC (you), the house itself would still be your separate...

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HI my x doesnt pay and does this all the time not paying child support he claims he lost his job like he does all the time but ?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 13, 2018

If he filed the petition, he has the burden of proof to show that he deserves to lower his support payments and it's not just about reduction in...

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My ex is threatening and stalking me. Can i get him out of the house?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 11, 2018

First, go to the police and tell them what is happening and that you want to press charges and get an Order of Protection. Getting a stay away...

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Cat adoption contract ?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 11, 2018

Technically you can, but what would their damages be? Return of the cat? Does the contract state what their remedy would be for any breach of...

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My house was foreclosed in 2017 I expected to get written off but wasn't ,how long can this go on?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 10, 2018

I believe the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act was only applicable through 2016. See...

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Can I still get my back child support even though my child is grown?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 10, 2018

If your child is still under the age of 21, you can file a petition for support but it will only be retroactive to the date of filing the petition....

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If you file a petition in NY State and fail to appear to your next scheduled court date does the case get dismissed??

Susan's answer | Answered on April 10, 2018

If it's Family Court, she can just write to the court (and copy the other party) and say she's withdrawing the petition. If it's a criminal charge...

Susan Jo Civic's Answers (2310)

WWhat to do with finding out the house I have been paying rent for two years is in foreclosure in New York ?

I bought a house with my ex boyfriend. He’s on the deed, help!?

Can I do anything about my ex's boyfriend whom was convicted of murder and served 20yrs having contact with our kids

Would moving real estate property into LLC make the property a marital one in New York State?

HI my x doesnt pay and does this all the time not paying child support he claims he lost his job like he does all the time but ?

My ex is threatening and stalking me. Can i get him out of the house?

Cat adoption contract ?

My house was foreclosed in 2017 I expected to get written off but wasn't ,how long can this go on?

Can I still get my back child support even though my child is grown?

If you file a petition in NY State and fail to appear to your next scheduled court date does the case get dismissed??