Judgment defense Blogs

Many people assume that once they leave New York, a New York judgment can no longer reach their paycheck. Others assume the opposite—that a New York creditor can garnish wages anywhere in the country ...

In New York practice, "entry" and "docketing" are related but distinct procedural acts. Understanding the distinction helps determine when a judgment becomes effective as a judgment and when it ...

If you settled a judgment for less than the full amount, the IRS may treat the forgiven portion as taxable income — unless the settlement reflects a bona fide dispute over the amount or enforceability ...

In New York judgment enforcement, a "final" order is rarely the end of the story. CPLR § 5015 is one of the principal statutory mechanisms for post-judgment relief in New York, allowing debtors and ...

Facing a wage garnishment or bank restraint based on a default judgment? New York law provides multiple, distinct paths to seek vacatur—but the requirements differ materially depending on the statute ...

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 ...