I have been married 6 years, what Am I entitled to in a divorce in NY?

Generally, if a spouse leaves the marital residence, a year must transpire before one can claim to be abandoned. As the potentially 'abandoned'...

How may I set up a Living Trust for my son for our house?

Generally, there are a number of lawful ways of achieving the result you seek- to avoid the house becoming subject to the consequence of a lawsuit,...

In NY state, how long is a will left intestate before the widow can be named administrator?

Your question presumes a condition that does not exist- the widow has an obligation now to explain the circumstances as to why she has not...

Do I need an attorney if we agree to divorce?

Assuming that you understand, and can put together the legal documents, to address joint custody, the grounds for the divorce, the appropriate...

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"What legal remedies are available to parents of a child who continues to be assaulted in a NYC school by a fellow fifth grader

If the school has been made aware of these episodes, fails to control them, and they persist, then you would clearly be able to pursue damages(pain...

Do I need to return to family court to have my newly emancipated 21 year old removed from my support?

Unfortunately, the simple answer is yes. File a petition to terminate the child support, based upon the son having reached the age of 21.

I have a cousin on the deed of my house.

I believe a good argument can be made for the proposition that the cousin is not entitled to one-half of the value of the house. I will presume...

I've been living in this apt. for 8 years without a lease. He wants us out because he illegally wants to divide my apt. in half.

Whatever the landlord's intention with respect to his changes to the building or the apartment, it appears you are likely a month-to-month tenant....

My ex husband just died leaving behind a wife and 2 children, am I or our son entitled to any benefits since I haven't remarried

While you would likely not be entitled to any benefits, as your ex-husband remarried, there is a possibility that his son, your son, may receive...

My ex husband owes me for medical bills etc. for our child but refuses to pay what do I do to return to court?

File a petition (Family Court) or motion(Supreme Court) for a 'violation' and/or 'contempt'. Kindly contact me if you require additional information.