Who is entitled to the house?

From what you have stated, the house will be considered marital property subject to equitable distribution. If one of you want to keep the house,...

If a judge signs an oder to have a trial on a specific day can it be postponed?

Short answer is it depends. Consult the judge's local rules to see how an adjournment is requested. You will likely have to request the...

Question re remodeling contract

First, the "overage" charges, often called change orders, may or may not be included in the original scope of the contract. It depends on how...

Can my ex sue me if there was no written or verbal agreement of me paying her back but she has recipts for the items

She can always sue you, the questions is does she have legal grounds to do so. If I understand your question correctly, your ex helped you pay for...

My husband and I are buying my home from my sister on an owner contract. We got in a fight and now she says she won't sell it.

Who's name is on the deed? If it is still your sister's and you had a bare bones contract who may be left with little options. Real Estate...

File Retention

Caveat to the above answer, certain files, i.e., trust and estate work, real estate transaction, etc., are often marked DND, or "Do not Destroy" do...

Our lease expires in 4 months and the landlord wants to put a FOR RENT sign in our window which will hurt our business.

Really 2 questions. 1- Can the landlord put up a for rent sign under the terms of your lease 2- does local code limit or otherwise restrict the...

I took my car to a tire/brake shop. as they were backing my car out they backed into another car damaging my bumper

Document the damage and get the repair shop's insurance information. If the shop refuses to pay, and depending the amount of damage, you may be...

Your first step should be to check your local municipality’s zoning ordinances. If your property is zoned residential, there may be restrictions...

Who is responsible for installing central AC/heat for a commercial property in NY? Is it landlord or tenant?

I agree with the above comment. I have seen commercial leases in which the incoming tenant was responsible for installing all trade fixtures,...