Can my pension and social security be garnished for a bank overdraft?

Social security payments are exempt from garishment and executions under state and federal law. So are pensions for the most part with the...

Can someone sue me for money givin to me for a down payment for a car with no written loan contract.

You need to provide more information. If she gave you a loan for $1,200 then she can claim the right to force you to repay her even though she may...

I have lived with a man for 15 years in NY state, can he kick me out or does he need to take me to court first

That is a tough situation. There is no common law marriage in NY. If you were paying rent, you should be entitled to protection as a tenant, in...

If you put a bid on a home and its excepted a contract signed and a down deposit is put on the home can the owners turn around a

They can but its breach of contract. You have two potential recoures. You are obviously entitled to your deposit back and your damages in the...

My father gifted me his house 5 yrs ago.He lived in the home till he died. Does probate still have to be involved?

The only answer I can give is maybe. It depends how you held the property with your father and whether you held jointly or in common, for example....

Let me see if I understand this: Owners own house, transfer deed to You and BF for mortgage note on which you and BF were paying $X per month? You...

Civil damages after being taken to court.

We all make mistakes. Shoplifting is pretty stupid though, however, you are obviously doing something right if you are getting ready for your...

My husband been falsely accused & employer is offering buyout option, should he accept?

As its phrased right now, this isn't really a legal question. No doubt there is a legal component to your query but it calls for a consultation...

Can I sue a storage company for stolen property?

Yes, but you may not win. I think this case would be governed by VA law. I infer that you lived in VA and, after renting the space, moved to NY,...

How long after a acident can i sue ,dog bit on school property when i was younger ,and slipping on a wet stair case in school

For a negligence claim in New York state, you have 3 years to sue. Even assuming you could toll that period until you reached 18, it would have...