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A dispute between landlords and tenants can often be complicated and sensitive simply because it touches on the fundamental need for shelter. These issues can quickly become legal matters that…

The service of process is the start of many legal claims. Whether a person is notifying a past employer that they are suing them for wrongful termination, for example, or…

The service of process for foreclosure cases is rarely simple. Because New York is a judicial foreclosure state, lenders may not easily evict a resident and foreclose a house even…

If you plan to file a lawsuit against someone, they must be notified of the charges filed against them within 120 days after an index number has been filed with…

Documents and records such as docket sheets, decisions, transcripts, opinions, briefs and pleadings are essential to the success of a case. Lawyers and legal researchers utilize these documents to build…

Under ordinary circumstances, process service follows a simple flow. The plaintiff provides information about the recipient, including their home or work addresses. The process server then shows up at their…

When spouses in New York decide to go on their separate ways, they have two options: divorce and legal separation. Both of these resolutions allow the spouses to lead separate…

The State of New York recognizes that, in a custody case, all parties have a right to prove that they uphold the best interest of the child. That’s why when…

Creditors often make several attempts to recoup the money owed them before resorting to a lawsuit. However, if delinquent payers refuse to answer these payment requests, the creditor has reason…

A personal injury case formally begins when the plaintiff files a complaint against the defendant. The complaint is a legal document that states the identities of the parties involved, the…