A judgment is enforceable for twenty years from its entry. When the claim arose is immaterial. You can look at the court file to determine if...

Can a credit card company freeze a bank account and garnish social security and pension income

It is up to you to claim the exemption. Be prepared to send copies of Statements to support your claim. If the deposit is made by direct...

The creditor can bring a lawsuit if they find the payments aren't enough each month. Since not being able to pay is not a defense to the claim,...

What are my rights as a person who is having their wages garnished?

Garnishment of wages and the seizure of the bank account can happen at the same time.

NY state debt collection laws, creditor's lawsuit seeking order to show cause, NY litigation civil procedure

It is going to sound obvious, but I will say it anyway, go find a local attorney to speak with to get your options. The bank will not take...

New York CPLR 5205 exempts from garnishment, social security benefits and the pension. If payments are not made and judgment is entered, the...

New York CPLR 5205 exempts for garnishment, social security benefits and the pension. If payments are not made and judgment is entered, the...

Debt collection laws in NY state, debtor's right to appeal bill that went into default

Contact the lawyer and make an offer to settle with payments. Get the situation resolved and restore some piece of mind at home. If the offer...

Collections

Your question is difficult to understand but: If the attorneys were doing work for your benefit, which involved research by the another firm, it...

New York debt collection, service of summons by mail

Did you receive a letter or a Summons? If it was a letter, you have the option to either respond to the sender or ignore it. If it was a...