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I live in Buffalo, NY, and am currently divorced but still living with my ex-spouse. I'm in the process of moving out, and we jointly own the property. He has placed cameras both inside and outside the house without my consent and is recording me. I've discussed my concerns with him, but... View More 
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answered on Mar 14, 2025
It appears you are in the middle of a divorce and still living together.
First, I would request my Judge issue an order that there be no cameras or recording in the home or property.
If the camera's do not go away, you have a Court order you can move to enforce of bring on a... View More
I live in Buffalo, NY, and am currently divorced but still living with my ex-spouse. I'm in the process of moving out, and we jointly own the property. He has placed cameras both inside and outside the house without my consent and is recording me. I've discussed my concerns with him, but... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2025
I understand that this situation is distressing, especially as you are still living with your ex-spouse while trying to move out. In New York, the legality of placing cameras inside and outside a shared home without consent depends on factors such as expectation of privacy, ownership of the... View More
I'm a tutor planning to file my taxes but haven't done so yet. Most of my earnings are on a 1099-K, but I also earned about $3,000 in cash last year from a single student through regular weekly payments. I didn't deposit this cash into a bank account and have no formal records of the... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
The $3,000 you earned would be considered as a self-employment income. When filing you tax return, you must report the $3,000 on line 8 of the 1040 Form. For line 8, you must include Schedule 1 in your tax return filings. Schedule 1 will also assist you in determining how much you might owe the... View More
I was kicked out by my business partner, and we do not have a formal partnership agreement. However, I do have my business bank agreement as proof of my involvement. What legal options do I have to address this situation and potentially reclaim my position or investment in the business?
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answered on Mar 6, 2025
You may have legal options, but without a formal partnership agreement, your case isn’t clear-cut. Your business bank agreement can serve as evidence of involvement, but more proof—such as financial contributions, communications, or profit-sharing—would strengthen your position.
If... View More
I worked at Company A, which was acquired by Company B. Post-acquisition, Company B terminated my employment. My separation agreement with Company B states I cannot make damaging or false remarks about the company or related parties, though I can respond to legal inquiries. Company A's former... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2025
I would certainly speak with an employment lawyer, if you cannot avoid rendering the statement. If in fact, you are under a contractual obligation to not divorce, confidential information and you end up doing so then you might be in violation of such obligations and subject to whatever penalties... View More
I am moving out on April 12th, and I informed my landlord almost two months in advance. My lease agreement doesn't mention early termination or prorated rent, but states the security deposit can be used for late rent and damages. My landlord is demanding that I pay for half of the month of... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
Dear Pittsford Tenant:
You did not say when the lease expired. If it ends on April 30, 2025, New York State housing law suggests that the landlord is entitled to the full rent without any apportionment for the entire month of April, even if the tenant plans to move out on April 12th. Both... View More
I got married in NYC and later discovered that my wife was still married in the Philippines five years before we met. Her mother was aware but kept it from me. I've since filed for divorce and have obtained full legal custody of our children. I'm concerned about the implications on our... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2025
I understand that discovering your wife’s prior marriage has created a lot of confusion and concern, particularly regarding the validity of your marriage and the division of assets. The situation you described has legal implications, and it's important to clarify the status of your marriage... View More
I'm in New York and jointly on a car loan with my ex. We're both listed on the title, but the car is registered in her name. I have missed some payments, and she has already taken the car. Can she legally keep the car despite my name being on the loan and title?
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answered on Mar 13, 2025
I understand how complicated and frustrating this situation must be, especially with your name still being on the car loan and title. In New York, the law governing car loans, titles, and property rights can be tricky, especially when there are multiple parties involved in the loan and ownership of... View More
My husband and I own a house in New York state, and both of our names are on the deed. I signed a separation agreement that was notarized but not finalized in court. The agreement states that he will receive 100% of the profit from the sale of the house. However, the agreement does not mention... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2025
Greetings:
Total deference must be given/made to the Separation Agreement. If any terms are silent or ambiguous, you must be certain to have the Agreement amended to reflect your intentions as well as that of your ex. If you proceed in a manner contrary to the Agreement with respect to the... View More
I signed a prenuptial agreement before my marriage. I am now considering divorce after being married for almost 2 years. The prenup includes clauses on separate property, earnings, and savings, but nothing specific about alimony. I moved overseas to join my husband on his assignment, which resulted... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2025
First of all it depends on the language in the prenuptial. Second, New York does not have "alimony". There is spousal maintenance. The formula is dependent on the length of the marriage as well as the respective incomes. A two year marriage will only have a very limited time frame for... View More
I signed a prenuptial agreement before my marriage. I am now considering divorce after being married for almost 2 years. The prenup includes clauses on separate property, earnings, and savings, but nothing specific about alimony. I moved overseas to join my husband on his assignment, which resulted... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2025
I understand that your situation is challenging, especially given the financial impact of your move overseas. In New York, prenuptial agreements are generally enforceable, provided they meet legal requirements and do not violate public policy. However, if your prenuptial agreement does not contain... View More
The contractor has done half the work and has received half the payment. For three months, he has said he will return and has given me a date on four occasions, but never showed. He gave me an excuse the first time, but never communicated why since then.
answered on Feb 7, 2025
You can sue in small claims or town or city court, depending upon the jurisdiction and amount. Once you are successful if you prove your case, you will probably chase your tail trying to get paid on the judgment unless you can garnish his earnings Often, contractors who take your money and... View More
In this specific situation:
1. Co-Signer A does not participate in the daily business operations of the store.
2. Co-Signer A accuses Co-Signer B of financial misconduct, personal betrayal, and claims that Co-Signer B is an illegal immigrant.
3. Co-Signer B manages the... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2025
Greetings:
A Commercial Landlord is not an arbitration, mediator, or babysitter for issues by and between its Tenants. The Landlord/Tenant-Guarantor relationship simply establishes that the Tenants enter into a "privity of contract" and "privity of estate" relationship... View More
Hello,
I have a question concerning if a 'facility fee' of $1,500(!) from a fertility clinic is deceptive and predatory. Do I have a right to request a detailed, itemized breakdown of an obscure, arbitrary fee from a fertility clinic that my wife and I are attending. Also, the... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2025
I'm sorry for your unpleasant surprise with the fee not being covered. The most practical starting point would be to request a breakdown of the fee, as my colleague points out. If you did consult with an attorney to review things with attorneys and health care matters, that would be among the... View More
I work remotely in healthcare. My company is based out of New York. I informed HR that I plan on moving outside of the state. I received a list of states which did not include the state that I intend to move to. In our remote worker agreement, it does say that we have to get permission from HR, but... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2024
I'm so sorry you're having this problem with your employer - moving is hard enough without the stress of employer pressures! From a straight contract law perspective, it's going to come down to what you agreed to in your employment contract. From your description, it seems like you... View More
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i need some advice; i signed a contract with a construction company on 6/24/2024 and they haven’t started work yet. i keep getting told “next week” by the office manager but it always leads to excuses. i don’t know whether to ask for my $18,000 deposit back or if i have to... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2024
I'm so sorry they've strung you along for 6 months - unreasonable! Unless there is a definitive start date in the contract or allowance for delay (e.g., starting job is subject to some event/action taking place), then there doesn't seem to be intent to perform. Although there is no... View More
I paid a publishing company in Oct 2023 and still haven't received my books. After tons of follow up emails every few months without many responses, it's now been 18 months since first communication and I am concerned I will not receive what I paid for. He must have responded a total of 4... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2024
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this frustrating situation - very unprofessional indeed! I suggest creating a paper trail by compiling a file containing all relevant documentation such as invoices, the contract (if any) and any correspondence including emails with attachments, letters and... View More
When I renewed my car insurance policy, I was told that some optional add-ons were not optional and I had to accept. I found out a day later that she lied and it was not true. Now the company is saying it can be fixed by the agent but they're making it EXTREMELY difficult. I'm on my 6th... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2024
This looks like something that could be remedied without attorneys. You could try to continue to work with their customer service to get the options you want. If the first person you spoke with was inexperienced and provided incorrect information, it's possible you may have to pay whatever... View More
I have signed a digitially pre-signed music pubkishing deal with a UK publisher. The contract termination clause neither includes nor excludes mutual agreement, but says that it requires written notice. I asked the publisher to terminate contract, but he told me in an email message that I am free... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2024
Assuming the contract is construed under the laws of New York (unclear from your question and this is with a foreign entity), whatever the other party (the publisher) is telling you about the contract is mostly irrelevant. What matters are the terms of the contract not how the other side is... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2024
I understand that you're in need of legal representation and are looking for a walk-in law office in New York. Finding an attorney who can meet with you promptly is important, and I'm happy to provide some guidance on how to locate one.
Many law firms in New York understand that... View More
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