Is a 10% paycheck garnishment for a credit card debt from 13 years ago legal?

Judgments may be legally enforced in NY for 20 years or longer if payments are collected. #NathansonLaw #LegalQ&A

Rehabilitation second opinion

I can give you a second opinion ... you still need help and I wouldn't want you around kids unsupervised! #NathansonLaw #LegalQ&A

I entered into an agreement to purchase a home, the appraisal came in low and seller refuses to reduce price or return deposit

I imagine that you have retained a real estate lawyer in connection with the contract. My advice to you would be to listen to her/his advice as...

Hospital billing disputes

They may certainly refuse small payments as they are not cost effective. #NathansonLaw #LegalQ&A

A good Tenant's attorney can delay an eviction from an illegal apartment for many many months. You will need to pay for the lawyer's time, but it...

The house i'm living in is being sold at auction this month. how much time time do I have to get out?

You should be served a 72 hours notice to evict at least 3 days before you are forcibly removed and all of your possessions placed into...

Judge is not issuing a return date on a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction

Unless you moved by Order to Show Cause you should have selected the return date when filing the motion papers. #LegalQ&A #NathansonLaw

Mortgage foreclosure statute of limitations.

Regardless of whether they have yet to commence an action to recover on the Note the mortgage remains a valid lien and they may foreclose on their...

My company is named as a defendant in a foreclosure motion on a piece of real property. Do we need to respond?

You must appear in the action to protect your rights. Contact your litigation attorneys who are foreclosing the bond as they are likely to be...

Is there a legal time frame to review a validation of debt from collection agency once received ?

A lawsuit may be commenced even before the debt validation notice is delivered, so long as the notice is ultimately delivered timely. #LegalQ&A...