What can I do about my fiancé’s NY pension and 401k? His death was sudden and unexpected.

Unfortunately the beneficiary clauses control the distribution of the 401(k) and the pension. The company will pay these funds to the person named...

Why would a judge take a 1 year old and have the child going every other week back and forth between the mother and father.

Judges evaluate the situation based upon the factors in the statute. I can only assume that the Judge thought that it was best for the child to...

If I take out a loan solely in my name for a vehicle. Does that vehicle fall under marital property?

Property purchased after separation is not marital property. However if the money you are using for a down payment was marital property (you had...

Do siblings age 18 and 17 (children of father) have any legal rights to visitation to their younger half siblings?

This is a new one for me, but I do not believe that you would have standing to file a custody action. The best way to deal with this is for your...

How to obtain possesions of a deceased parent from other parent?

You have not indicated who "she" is -- your mother? your father's wife? If she was your father's wife, she is the one who has the right to his...

Do I have any rights?

I assume you are concerned that medical providers are looking to family members to make medical decisions for the man that you have lived with. ...

Is it a divorce to end a relationship on this K-1 visa form?

I am a little confused by your question. You only need to do a divorce if you were married. Jyust indicating that someone is your fiancé does not...

You should contact the landlord to see if he is telling you the truth. You should contact an attorney who is experienced in landlord/tenant...

How many times can my daughters father take me back for child support?

Unfortunately child support is always subject to change if circumstances change. It is difficult to get a limit on the number of filings. You...

How can I get a copy of a death certificate ?

If the family will not provide it to you, you may not be able to get one unless you need it for a legal reason such as you are named as beneficiary...