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  • Access Your Exempt Bank Funds: The Essential Guide to Using the Exemption Claim Form Kit
    Access Your Exempt Bank Funds: The Essential Guide to Using the Exemption Claim Form Kit

    The Exemption Claim Form Kit An Attorney-Crafted Solution for Unfreezing Exempt Funds from Frozen Bank Accounts in New York Under New York CPLR §§ 5205, specific funds are protected from bank freezes. ...

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  • Can a Creditor Use a Driver's Abstract to Verify My Address for Legal Purposes?
    Can a Creditor Use a Driver's Abstract to Verify My Address for Legal Purposes?

    Can a Driving Abstract Help Establish Where I Lived for "Service" of Legal Papers? Yes, a driving abstract or record can be a piece of supporting evidence to help prove where someone lives for legal ...

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  • 25 Essential Q&As for New York Consumers Facing Debt Lawsuits
    25 Essential Q&As for New York Consumers Facing Debt Lawsuits

    Dealing with a debt collection lawsuit can be daunting, especially in New York with our separate City Civil Courts. This comprehensive guide answers 25 critical questions to empower you as a consumer. ...

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  • Do I Have to Pay the Creditor's Attorneys' Fees if I Lose My Credit Card Lawsuit?
    Do I Have to Pay the Creditor's Attorneys' Fees if I Lose My Credit Card Lawsuit?

    The Basic Rule: No Automatic Attorney's Fees In New York, attorney's fees are not typically recoverable damages unless a specific contractual agreement or statute exists. This is known as "the ...

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  • Vacating a Default Judgment in New York: 8 Fine Points of Law (with Examples)
    Vacating a Default Judgment in New York: 8 Fine Points of Law (with Examples)

    Receive notice of a wage garnishment? Is your bank account frozen? Below are some points to consider when considering a motion to vacate (overturn) the judgment. This blog provides tips and insights ...

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  • How to Respond to a Summons and Complaint in New York City
    How to Respond to a Summons and Complaint in New York City

    If you have been served with a summons and complaint in New York City, you must respond in a timely manner to prevent a default judgment. This article provides you with the knowledge to do so. This ...

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