Is it illegal for a payday loan from another state to lend money to me in NY?

You need to consult an attorney to protect your rights. Payday loans are generally structured to charge outrageous rates of interest, and while the...

Do I have to take my former tenant to court first before I can garnish his wages?

You definitely need to consult a lawyer! If you attempt any sort of collection efforts on your own, you are stepping into trouble. As the other...

Can I file a small claims case against a collection agency that is located in another state, but licensed in my home state?

Depending on the proof that you have of the harassment, you may well be able to win a case under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in federal...

Can I get custody & sue my ex for alienating me from our daughter?

You need to return to the court that issued the order and file an order to show cause asking either that the order allowing you visits and phone...

Can i get a court order child support, if the non custodial parent paid cash up until now.

If you have proof that the man in question is the child's father, you can definitely seek court-ordered child support. If he is on your daughter's...

The short answer is that anyone can, eventually, be evicted. There are some additional protections built into the system to cushion the blow a bit...

Do I have to notify my landlord that I will be withholding rent?

The answer provided by Mr. Smollens is very good advice. Even if you do not have the time or energy to start an HP action right away, it is ALWAYS...

Do law firms accept offers on credit card?

You can certainly try. Parties to law suits settle all the time. Call and ask if you can arrange for a lump sum payment. The debt collector does...

Landlord prohibits live Christmas trees?

Did your landlord tell you why he or she was prohibiting live trees? There may be an allergy problem. (When I was a kid, I landed in the hospital...

Can a landlord charge me back rent after a year of moving out?

Your lease with the landlord was a contract. Unless you were moving out at the end of the term of the lease, your landlord has the right to seek...