I have been divorced for more than 30 years, and would like to legally return to my maiden name. Is this very expensive?

If you were divorced in New York, your divorce judgment should have provided that you had the right to use your maiden name. You should examine the...

What steps should i take, if the mother is moving to a different state nd i have a felony in ny, but i want my son to stay here?

You should be going immediately to Family Court and filing a petition for visitation, advising the court personnel that the mother intends to leave...

Can my Best Friend sue for Alimony?

A marriage of this brevity will not result in 'alimony', or what is now called 'maintenance. The more immediate need is that she consult with a...

Hired attorney to evict my tenant. My attorney is now representing my tenant to force me to turn over apt to him. Is this legal?

It is unclear what the basis for the tenant seeking to obtain wonership of your property. Neverthless, an attorney who represents opposing parties...

Family 9

It would serve your interests to consult with, and depending on the facts, possibly retain an attorney to represent you on the return date of the...

My land lord won't make essential repairs to my apartment, what can i do?

You should go to the Civil Court, Housing Court, and ask to file an 'HP action', regarding the apartment. The court will sign an order, requiring...

My father died without a will. Wasn't my stepmother's lawyer supposed to inform me that I am an heir to part of his business?

You need to immediately consult with an attorney who can discuss the various options available, for purposes of receiving your share of the...

My girlfriend had our daughter using donor sperm. What is the quickest and most inexpensive way for me to adopt?

You would have to file a petition for a 'private party' adoption in the Manhattan Surrogate Court. The forms are complex, and you may wish to...

Property transfer between beneficiaries

As you and your sisters acquired property by inheritance, if they do not wish to sell their shares, it is possible to force a sale through an...

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Can we get an annulment if we did file for taxes together

One can seek an annulment, for among other things, a fraud- that in your case was your spouse never telling you she was still married. Howver, an...