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HOW TO NAVIGATE NEW YORK STATES PROBATE PROCESS
October 30, 2020 12:32:38 PMWhen an individual dies leaving a Will, the probate proceedings must be set into motion. Probate essentially is the approval of the terms of the testator’s will by a judge to ensure that the assets and possessions are distributed to the decedent’s beneficiaries without a snag. An individual who dies intestate or leaving assets worth…
Read MoreUNDERSTANDING THE CHANGES TO NEW YORK LANDLORD TENANTS LAWS
October 27, 2020 12:37:58 PMThe “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act” has seen significant changes be enacted into landlord-tenant rights and obligations in New York. Modifications have been made to the substantial bulk of the NY legal matrices. The Act has been controversial and can seem to have a chilling effect on pre-existing real estate and landlord-tenant laws. CHANGE IN…
Read MoreHOW TO BECOME A PROCESS SERVER IN NEW YORK
October 23, 2020 1:01:41 PMThis article will provide guidance on How To Become A Process Server In New York. Process serving is a part of the United States legal system, referring to the delivery of key legal documents like complaints, summons, etc. It refers to the procedure through which notification is provided to the defendant as to the legal…
Read MoreHOW TO SERVE DIVORCE PAPERS IN NEW YORK
October 21, 2020 1:02:15 PMWhy Proper Service Matters in New York Divorce Cases The ability to properly serve divorce papers in New York is one of the most critical steps in the divorce process. Without proper service, the court may refuse to hear the case, delay proceedings, or even dismiss the matter entirely. Serving papers correctly ensures that due process is…
Read MoreSERVING LEGAL PAPERS: UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL SERVICE IN NEW YORK
October 16, 2020 10:30:32 PMWithout proper service, a suit is impossible. The court needs to acquire personal jurisdiction over a defendant, which cannot be done without proper process service. The CPLR 308 sets forth several methods by which service of process may be effectuated on an individual. OVERVIEW AS TO THE Civil Practice Law and Rules The CPLR provides…
Read MoreCOMPLETE BREAKDOWN OF THE HAGUE SERVICE CONVENTION ARTICLES
October 12, 2020 5:50:57 PMThe Hague Service Convention, formally known as the Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters, is a multilateral treaty that simplifies the process of serving legal documents across international borders. Ratified in 1967, the Convention aims to establish a uniform framework for effective service of process while…
Read MoreA BROAD UNDERSTANDING OF CONSUMER LAWS UNDER THE CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT
October 06, 2020 5:26:00 PMConsumer protection laws are set up just to prevent the consumer from having their rights infringed upon. In an age where information about any individual is open to the internet sphere, the ability of creditors to gather financial data about a consumer is a worrying idea to contemplate. Credit protection- as one of the many…
Read MoreTO YOUR CREDIT: ACTUAL WAYS TO DEAL WITH A NEGATIVE CREDIT REPORT
October 03, 2020 9:19:19 PMAn individual’s credit score determines a lot in their lives. The lower the score, the fewer are the options available to an individual, and the less willing are lenders to work with them. Consequently, a person’s credit report is a determining factor in their mobility. A credit report is a detailed breakdown of an individual’s credit…
Read MoreUNFAIR CREDIT CARD PRACTICES: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
September 30, 2020 9:14:24 PMBetween the horror stories of credit card debt and the tanking of credit card scores, the idea of using a card itself is daunting. It’s well established that a credit card is a valuable tool for spending, but irresponsible usage can lead to repercussions that span what feels like eons. Before swearing to forsake credit…
Read MoreHow To Modify Your Child Support Order In New York
September 28, 2020 5:10:47 PMNew York takes child support seriously. There are strong mechanisms in place to enforce child support. In fact, if the custodial parent does not know where the noncustodial parent or putative (alleged) father lives, the last known address and place of employment of the parent will be contacted in an attempt to locate the parent….
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