Tag Archives: law and the courts

Signing documents and swearing before a notary

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Naomi

Here’s an alarming little story from the Times. It illustrates something about notarization of signatures and supports why, even when I’m signing my name to a document and will be getting it notarized in my lawyer’s office, I don’t sign … Continue reading →

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Housing Court 20 / Contempt 5

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Naomi

There I was, on May 15, telling you that I figured my adventures in Housing Court were over, because after a year and an almost half, the last important work that needed to be done — leveling the hallway floors … Continue reading →

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Going to court as a victim of abuse

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Naomi

Yesterday’s New York Times Magazine’s Modern Love column, “The View From the Victim Room,” was powerful for a number of reasons. Courtney Queeney, the author, was badly beaten by a boyfriend. Her story is terrifically written, deeply perceptive, gripping and … Continue reading →

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