Legally, are two people related "by affinity" if they share a blood relative, but there has been no marriage between families?
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Answered on February 23, 2017
You might not be related or have "affinity" technically, but yes, for a purpose of a family offense proceeding in family court or domestic violence...
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What is my responsibility for a tree that hangs over into my neighbors yard?
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Answered on February 20, 2017
Several attorneys, myself included, answered a similar question recently here:...
How do I know if the city owns a tree in new York city or if it is owned by a landlord?
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Answered on February 20, 2017
If you trip on a sidewalk within the five boroughs and injure yourself, the City is liable, but ONLY IF someone has previously filed a specific...
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How much responsibility does a landowner have in water retention?
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Answered on February 19, 2017
Usually, unless your neighbor impounded the floodwaters with an engineered feature that failed (berm breached, dam washed out, etc.), generally...
Can a natural gas company charge me estimated usage for the last 21 months due to their equipment (meter) malfunctioning?
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Answered on February 18, 2017
Yes, they can backbill under these circumstances sometimes, but you should call the consumer services division of the NYS Department of Public...
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Abuse husband refuses to leave
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Answered on February 18, 2017
Commence an action for divorce which requests (among other things you may be entitled to) exclusive possession of the marital residence. Also, if...
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Looking to build on lot that has contiguous property water and sewer lines running through it, no easements.
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Answered on February 18, 2017
If the other property owner's pipes have run across "your" land for over the state's period of adverse possession, they most likely have an...
Can I counter with perjury against children's mother for having my mom arrested for child abuse which is completely absurd lie?
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Answered on February 17, 2017
You need to immediately discuss your mother's situation with her attorney and your attorney. It would be highly unusual for someone to be arrested...
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Hello, i received a subpoena duces tecum what should I do with it ?
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Answered on February 15, 2017
You don't need an attorney, you just need to show up in Court on the date indicated with the documents specified in the subpoena and the custodian...
Is it true, I as the tree owner, have to cut tree branches hanging over neighbor's house roof top?
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Answered on February 13, 2017
You have to remove the branches which intrude into your neighbor's property and hang over his roof, possibly creating a hazard, at entirely your...
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