In NY you have one year to vacate a default judgment. Obviously you missed that deadline so the judgment stands. The creditor can not collect...

Chapter 13, also called reorganization, is a way to keep your home if you are behind in your mortgage. Your arrears, the amount you are behind,...

If you received a Summons you need to file an answer with the court. Go to the court clerk and they can give you a form. After you file an answer...

You need to start a divorce action so the marital property can be addressed. You should not use "self help" by taking this action on your own. That...

The advantage of filing a counterclaim is that your spouse does not control the case. She can not withdraw the case because her withdrawal of her...

The Plaintiff has a right to withdraw their complaint by law. But if there is a counterclaim by the Defendant then your withdrawal will not end the...

You can file an Order of Protection case in Family Court if the "harrasment" and "abuse" rises to the level as indicated in the Family Court Act...

First, let me start off with Debt consolidation is, in itself, a scam. They charge you enormous fees and do little to nothing. I have represented...

I recommend hiring an experienced attorney bcause getting the petition wrong could get it dismissed. If you do file by yourself,you should stick...

A post nuptial agreement has no effect if he does not sign it. A Separatin Agreement is just like a Post Nup in that he has to sign. If you file...