How can take over the house if my name is on the deed but not on the mortgage?

It may be possible. The marital home was property jointly owned during your marriage to which you were are are entitled to an equitable...

How can I protect myself when a neighbor lists my cottage as a feature of their commercial property for sale?

Well, you are pretty protected if your property is a separate tax map parcel and you are listed as owner of record and receive tax bills. The...

The clause really protects everyone. It assumes that if the tenant leaves the premises in rentable condition and without the need for eviction if...

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How is this not a conflict of interest

No, answering general questions on this site is not practicing law, nor is an attorney client relationship formed. There would be no conflict of...

Hello my name is Aaronette, i'm fighting custody, in nyc i never signed the paper work does this matter

Like Mr. Conway, I'm not sure what "paperwork" you're referring to. A custody petition filed by grandma? A consent to custody or adoption? In...

Firing an attorney before services rendered

From what you have said, it sounds to me like there is no contract between you and the attorney, nor has the attorney done any work for you, so you...

As a renter , Do I have to sign a lease?

Yes, you are a "month to month" tenant and the landlord can evict you with about 30 - 60 days notice (on the first day of a month with at least 30...

Oral Argument in Appeal for 2nd District (Brooklyn)

If you are talking about an appeal in the Second DEPARTMENT (departments in NY are several judicial "districts"), no, you do not have to make an...

Malpractice

This part of the site is for asking simple questions in a public forum and getting answers from attorneys about general legal issues. It is not for...

IS IT LEGAL FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT TO REQUIRE A GRADING PERMIT FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS DONE OVER 20 YEARS AGO?

"Estoppal" and "laches" are a fancy lawyer words for legal concepts that mean if someone "sleeps on their rights" and doesn't enforce them. they...