Being a New York landlord can be a difficult job. Finding good tenants who pay on time and keep the property in reasonably good condition can be a constant struggle. If you end up with a tenant who doesn’t pay and damages the property, evicting them and recovering damages can be difficult or in some […]
Yearly Archives: 2013
New York parents are responsible for supporting their children until the age of 21. Child support is a monetary sum that the noncustodial parent pays to the custodial parent. In New York, child support includes cash payments, health insurance, payments for child care, and payments for health costs not covered by insurance. In determining the […]
If you have been charged with DWI in New York, you may be tempted to plead guilty in order to put the whole process behind you. You may be scared of facing a trial and are willing to face the punishments simply so you don’t have to deal with the uncertainty any longer. However, being […]
If you are a landlord and you have a tenant who isn’t paying the rent, there are some steps you must take to evict them. First, you must make a rent demand. If the tenant fails to pay the rent after receiving the demand, the landlord can start a nonpayment case in court. To start […]
Domestic violence is a serious matter. The term “domestic violence” refers to assault and battery between members of the same household. Although most people think of husbands who batter their wives when they think of domestic violence, domestic violence can be perpetrated by a wife upon a husband, an adolescent child upon a parent, or […]
If you are considering purchasing a home, you will certainly be asked to sign a contract. Many buyers and sellers don’t review this document in detail, assuming that most of the language is standard boilerplate contract language. However, this document is one of the most important steps to take in purchasing a home. The contract […]
In New York, tenants have the right to privacy within their apartments or rental homes. There are certain circumstances under which a landlord can enter an apartment. However, in general, landlords are expected to leave their tenants alone in their rental homes. Under New York law, there are three reasons that a landlord can enter […]
A QDRO is a qualified domestic relations order, which is a special court order that splits or changes the ownership of a retirement plan so that each spouse gets his or her share of the plan. QDRO rules only apply to certain types of retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, pensions, and 403(b)s. Military, federal, state […]
As you almost certainly are aware, driving while intoxicated is illegal in New York. Under New York law, a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher qualifies a person as intoxicated. Although it varies from person to person depending on a variety of factors, a BAC of .08 could be reached if a 160 […]
No, you should not plead guilty in your New York criminal case without consulting an attorney. A qualified New York criminal defense attorney can help advise you on your legal rights, the case against you, and the best course of action. Many defendants believe the evidence against them is so strong that there is no […]