I'm in Brooklyn, NY and have already went thru a trial. The summons papers went in.

The judge can take as long as he or she needs to. You could be waiting several months.

I did not realize I needed to give 60 days notice that I was not going to renew my lease, but never received a renewal lease.

It sounds like you have a good case, I would consult with a lawyer. It really depends on how much your security deposit is for -- you might lose...

You can get the records certified and then they will be admissible. Going to trial by yourself is a pretty big risk though. Just hire a different...

Can I use my maiden name for publications, even though I am legally separated and had changed my name with the marriage?

Always use your current legal name. You can certainly publish under your maiden name, however.

I have a question regarding inheriting a portion of a house. The house was jointly in my parent's names, but they were

You definitely need to see a real estate attorney on this one. I don't believe that it is possible to "inherit" a mortgage so to speak. However,...

Landlord raising the rent for a unwanted guest.

First, your custody rights as a grandparent are very very limited. Do not expect much legal success in that area. Second, you cannot lease to...

Are schools allowed to read text messages btw mother and daughter?

Yes. I would suggest not texting your daughter things that you don't want the school to read.

Is it neglect or abuse on a child to own a pitbull, who has never been a fighter, is never left alone with my 4 yr old daughter?

As long as the dog has never harmed the child, you should be okay. Assuming you are doing everything else right you shouldn't worry too much about...

Received summons for underage drinking. Does the officer have to save the evidence?

The liquid certainly would help the case (if it was indeed alcohol). But the police are not forced to keep the evidence. The police officer can...

Dismissing an order of protection

If you are the holder of the order of protection, you go to court and ask the judge to dismiss it. You can do this without a lawyer,...