Student loan debt Blogs

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 ...

Standing Requirements in Student Loan Litigation The doctrine of standing serves as a jurisdictional prerequisite that every plaintiff must satisfy before proceeding with litigation. In the context of ...

What exactly is a “default” in law? A default is ‘the omission or failure to perform a legal duty.’ Black’s Law Dictionary (11th ed.). Failing to answer a complaint or failing to file any form of ...

Statutes relating to the enforcement of money judgments require careful reading and analysis. The below summarizes CPLR § 5208 [Enforcement after death of judgment debtor; leave of court; extension of ...

What You'll Learn: In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn: How New York's 20-year statute of limitations on money judgments under CPLR § 211(b) operates, including exceptions for written ...