How Do I Cancel a Bankruptcy Filing?

Assuming that the Bankruptcy case has not yet been completed and discharged, a person may file a “motion to dismiss.” There is no official form for this motion; rather, simply submit a statement to the District Bankruptcy Court indicating that you wish to dismiss your case, along with a brief statement as to the reasons … Read more

If My Parents Die Without a Will, Can My Siblings and I Use a Quitclaim to Give the House to One?

A quitclaim deed is the appropriate instrument to transfer property, but since the owner of the property (your parents) are deceased, the owner cannot sign the deed transferring title — a requirement of a Quitclaim Deed. You and your brothers and sisters most likely need to open a probate estate with the county court where … Read more

Can “Abandonment” Be Used as a Reason for No-Fault Divorce in New York?

The State of New York is the only state in the Union that has not adopted strict “no-fault” divorce law.

In New York, there are six reasons or “grounds” for filing a divorce. But only one of these reasons allows the spouses to voluntarily agree to proceed with a no-fault divorce.

The six “grounds” for divorce in New York state are:   

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