It’s sounds like you are in over your head. Not sure what a cross motion for a default would accomplish since the defendant has clearly answered by...

Get your own lawyer. Do not talk to your boyfriends lawyer. His lawyer has a duty to be loyal to him, not you.

Get a copy of the Order entered by the Clerk and serve and file the notice of entry yourself. There's no requirement the other party has to serve it.

If you need to ask, you need a lawyer. Refinancing would be ideal, but that’s not up to you or him it’s up to a lender.

What do I do when contractor says he has no money mid job?

Start by filing a complaint with the Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs.

I don’t know about your specific chances, but I read these decisions every month and it feels like the petitioner almost never wins.

Is this legal?

Don’t do any of those things, you could be arrested for illegal eviction. You’ll have to go through with housing court eviction and serving...

Information subpeona signed by creditor's new atty (wasn't advised); sent via regular mail to me. do i have to oblige?

You should respond to it. You Don’t want to risk being held in contempt of court. I doubt this would go that far, but you never know. If it’s just...

Will definitely have a fine. Depends on the locality.

No you can’t assume case is closed. You can force plaintiffs hand under CPLR 3216. Talk to your attorney about serving a 90 day demand to resume...