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  • Two Basic Ways to Obtain a Default Judgment in New York: Clerk & Judge
    Two Basic Ways to Obtain a Default Judgment in New York: Clerk & Judge

    What exactly is a “default” in law? A “default” is defined as “an omission, or a failure to do that which is anticipated, expected, or required in a given situation." (Legaldictionary.com). Failing to ...

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  • Can a Debt Collector Place a Lien on my Home? Yes, Here's How.
    Can a Debt Collector Place a Lien on my Home? Yes, Here's How.

    Yes. Unsecured creditors who obtain judgments for unpaid debt can docket those judgments to record liens against real property. This is in addition to banks, which obtain mortgage liens consensually ...

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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 10% of your gross earnings will be deducted subject to a minimum wage analysis explained below. Gross earnings are defined as salary, wages, overtime earnings, commissions, income from ...

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