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  • New York Bank Account Frozen? Understanding Levies, Restraints, and How to Protect Your Funds
    New York Bank Account Frozen? Understanding Levies, Restraints, and How to Protect Your Funds

    In New York debt collection, many judgment debtors are surprised to find their bank accounts frozen and funds nearly seized by a City Marshal or Sheriff before any restraining notice is served—whether ...

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  • Is Your Retirement Account Safe from Debt Collectors in NY? Understanding CPLR § 5205 and Support Arrears
    Is Your Retirement Account Safe from Debt Collectors in NY? Understanding CPLR § 5205 and Support Arrears

    In New York practice, while retirement accounts and support payments are strongly protected under CPLR Article 52, those protections are subject to important statutory exceptions—particularly in the ...

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  • How much of my wages can be garnished? Summary of New York Law
    How much of my wages can be garnished? Summary of New York Law

    The Basic Rule The amount deducted from your earnings is the least of (1) 10% of your gross earnings, (2) 25% of your disposable earnings, or (3) the amount by which your disposable earnings exceed ...

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