If the Marshal has come to visit, there is a judgment entered against you. A judgment is enforceable for twenty years from its entry. The Statute...

Your post didn't indicate if you have a defense to the claim. Perhaps you could contact the attorneys for the creditor to work out a payment...

Credit Card debt, being sued!

Reach out to the creditor(s) and make a proposal to pay off the balance. The worst they could say is no to the deal you want to make.

Is there a way to pay off debt in collections without all of the added finance charges?

Depending on the creditor, it may not matter if you engage counsel or not. Not all creditors are willing to discount what they believe is coming...

I was left money in my great uncle's will. Can creditors take this money?

The short answer is yes. Article 52 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules does not exempt an inheritance from execution. Perhaps you should...

What is the statute of limitations on personal debt

The creditor can bring suit up to six years after you stopped making payments. Some other kinds of claims have shorter periods of time, but a...

What are the statute of limitation on dept in new york

The Statute of Limitations for an auto loan is six years.

Auto loan debt

The Statute of Limitations for an auto loan would be six years.

Will I be able to contest a judgement against me without hiring a lawyer?

If you have a valid defense to the claim and can show a good reason why you didn't answer the Summons, go to the Clerk of the court. They will...

Am I responsible for my husband's debts?

New York adopted the theory of "necessities" in the late 1980s. A spouse can be held responsible for treatment given to the other spouse, with a...