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No parent wants to be woken by a call or a police officer knocking on their door to let them know their child has been arrested. However, if your child is accused of a crime and taken away by the police, it is important for you to know what to do and what to expect. This article explains what you…Read More
Few things are more stressful for a parent than receiving a call from the police explaining that your child, still a minor, has been arrested. They’re now facing juvenile delinquency charges, and it’s up to you, along with the help of a defense attorney, to protect their future. This guide covers the essentials of New York’s juvenile delinquency system, including:…Read More
The Time Maze Of Landlord-Tenant Dispute Resolution The time it takes to resolve landlord-tenant disputes is contingent on various factors and details specific to a particular case. Generally, non-payment cases tend to unfold more quickly than others, often wrapping up within six months, although timelines can vary substantially. In contrast, the timeline in which holdover cases tend to resolve is…Read More
The two parties in a divorce can decide between themselves how to divide assets in a divorce. Most divorces are settled in this way. If they cannot agree, then a judge will decide after a trial. New York is an “equitable distribution” state. This means that a court must decide what is a fair division of the marital property. This…Read More
This is a bit of a complicated question. Legally, whoever is named on the mortgage is responsible for it. This means that the bank or other mortgage holder can sue you for it. In the context of a New York divorce proceeding, the judge can order that one party pay the mortgage, or can divide the mortgage payments between the…Read More
In New York City, a landlord must give written notice to a tenant to vacate the property. If there is a lease, the lease will usually have a provision determining what kind of notice must be given, how long a time period the notice must state, and how it must be served. If there is no lease, the tenancy is…Read More
This issue is usually dealt with in the divorce. Normally, the divorce judgment will give one parent primary physical custody, and the other parent will get visitation, or parenting time. Usually, there will be a set schedule. If there is a schedule, it has to be followed, unless both parties agree to change it. If one party wants change it,…Read More
Joint custody can mean a couple of different things. One type of joint custody is joint legal custody. This means that the parents, or whoever is on the order of joint custody, must come to an agreement on all matters involving the health, education, and general welfare of the child. It doesn’t mean that the parents have to agree on…Read More
A tenant can withhold paying rent only in certain situations. Under the Warranty of Habitability provision of New York State law, every New York tenant has the right to a “livable, safe and sanitary apartment.” To withhold rent, the housing must be unsafe or unsuitable for living. Examples include not having hot water or heat in the home, or the…Read More
Family Court handles many different kinds of cases, include the following: Juvenile delinquency Child support Spousal support Paternity Termination of parental rights Adoption Custody Guardianship Visitation Persons (juveniles) in need of supervision Family offenses and orders of protection Child protective (abuse and neglect) Each of these cases is different with different rules and procedures. For instance, in some proceedings hearsay…Read More
