It should have been dated by the clerk upon reception. Do you have a time-stamped copy? If not, why not? Contact the county clerk's office and ask for clarification.

It depends. Does your old lease have a termination clause? Does it state the your tenancy reverts to a periodic term, such as month to month? If your landlord continues to accept rent from you, the general rule is that it is considered a month-to month, but your do lose the protection that a lease... View More

For personal use, not an issue, but if they are displayed publicly, like in a product label, periodical or on a website, there are potential problems, especially if the photo contains the likeness of a person without their permission. It gets tricky. Why not take some phots yourself. thereby giving... View More

When your insurance terminates (or lapses) the DMV automatically suspends/cancels your registration and plates, but not your driver's license. Reinstate your insurance (expect the rate to go up), renew your registration, get new plates, and take proof of all of that to court when you appear.... View More

Although almost all subscription services warn subscribers of upcoming auto-renewals as a courtesy to ensure the money is available, they are not required to do so, unfortunately. I am assuming that you elected for automatic renewal, or at least agreed to it, when you first signed up. You should... View More

Search at scholar.google.com. You'll get plenty of examples!

You file a petition in family court in the county where your son resides (Cattaraugas County). But which petition? If there was no court ordered custody arrangement, you file a petition for custody/visitation. If there was a court order (or it's contained in a divorce decree) you file a... View More

The Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), by itself, does not regulate where a registered offender can live. But probation or parole can, and often does, require that a registered sex offender not reside within 1,000 feet of a school or other child care facility. This is a matter that is usually... View More

Not necessary if you can understand the language, but a good idea if there's anything in there that is worded so as to make it difficult to understand. Having a lease reviewed should not cost too much and can save you a lot of grief.

This depends on what is stated in the lease. Sometimes, leases provide for these situations, so without seeing yours, this is not an easy question to answer. Generally, if a lease has expired, and there is no provision therein for an automatic renewal or change in tenancy status (such as reverting... View More

You are not applying for citizenship; a green card only grants permanent residency. While theft is considered a "crime of moral turpitude", which usually is a deal breaker, there are exceptions and other points to reveal to INS that can mitigate the situation and help you get that green... View More

I cannot advise you as I am not licensed to practice in your state, but I can point you in the right direction for "nutshell" information: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/intestate-succession-california.html

You are not applying for citizenship; a green card only grants permanent residency. While theft is considered a "crime of moral turpitude", which usually is a deal breaker, there are exceptions and other points to reveal to INS that can mitigate the situation and help you get that green... View More

Although we consider them family members, New York law considers them property, so your friend has stolen property from you and that is a criminal offense. Try calling the police. If I were still living in the City I'd walk over to my local precinct and do it there where you are sure to... View More

I agree with Lawrence Allen Weinreich's answer, and would add that a petition for modification of child support or custody due to change of circumstances can be filed at any time by either party if there are good grounds. Family Court will decide the outcome, but it will depend upon the... View More

In New York State, pets are considered property, even though we might consider them family members. There is no such thing as "finders keepers, losers weepers" under property law. If they can provide proof of ownership it's their dog and they have a right to reclaim it. How they are... View More

I agree, it's important to know where you are going to appear, and in which court (county, city, town, or village court). It will also depend upon the exact nature of the offense, what exactly took place. I've had cases like this reduced to disorderly conduct, or dismissed, but it really... View More

Have your son's attorney draft an affidavit stating that your son was arrested, listing the date and charge against him, that he was incarcerated and you posted his bail, noting the date it was posted and the amount, and that he has been sentenced and you wish the bail returned. Sign &... View More

Although the previous answer is mostly correct, in some jurisdictions you will be given a "green slip" certificate of completion which you can take to your local DMV office and have your license immediately reinstated.