New York Debt Collection 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 debt collection defense, a recurring pattern frustrates many debtors: a creditor willing to take 20–30% before suit often wants 60–70% or more once a lawsuit is filed or a judgment is ...

In New York, settling a debt collection lawsuit involves a "Stipulation of Settlement." This document is a binding contract enforceable under CPLR § 2104 once subscribed by the parties or their ...

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 ...

In New York City debt defense, waiting may not be the best strategy. Whether you are dealing with a major bank or a third-party debt collector, many people observe the current economic landscape—with ...

Receive notice of a wage garnishment? Is your bank account frozen? 8 Points to Cover in Your Motion to Vacate a Default Judgment Although both statutes (CPLR §§ 5015 and 317) may not explicitly ...