How long i have to wait for divorce to be effective if my spouse is not willing to sign it.

You are not legally divorced until there is a judge's signature and a file stamp from the court clerk. Malcolm.

You CAN sue for alot of money (facial disfigurement, lost wages, pain and suffering, medical bills), but what you might recover in this situation...

Can my wife force me to sign a quit claim before she will remove me from the loan on our house?

You should always look to the Decree first, but as a practical matter the bank may require execution of the quitclaim deed as part of the refinance...

I agree with all the other postings. This situation is one that you should retain a lawyer immediately because issues like spoliation (preserving...

What happens if I file a motion for an order to show cause and the other party does not show up in court?

The judge probably will not issue a contempt immediately. The judge will order a show cause hearing. In a situation like this, the judge have...

You really do not have to sign what is known as a HIPAA authorization until you've file a lawsuit, and then they would be entitled to your medical...

I have a defense lawyer working on my case. I want to file a cross claim. My question is do I have to hire another lawyer to

My experience is that if your current lawyer is an insurance defense lawyer retained by your insurer, you will need to retain another attorney to...

Our neighbors smoke pot and it comes over our fence. What are our options legally?

If you have a homeowner's association, that is the first place I would start with a complaint. The police may not get involved over marihuana...

Is it rape if a 30 year old male has sex with a 16 year old female who already has a baby with another guy that is 19 in NY?

The requirement for statutory rape has been met in New York, where the age of consent is 17. Having him arrested, however, is within the sole...

I didn't sign a renewal for my current 2012 lease last March. Am I bound to repairs/cleaning if i decide to leave this Spring?

I agree with Sandra and Michael. You are now a month to month tenant, but you will still be bound by the other terms of the original lease. ...