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I’ve been with family 2 yrs in March they decide that to keep me and not loose me they will pay me 220.00 per week until they go back to work ... they are now 1650.00 in arrears and since going back to work an additional 330.00...from 6 weeks ago ... I need the money owed how do I get it???
answered on Sep 15, 2020
Call the New York state Department of Labor and file a claim.
I contacted a collection agency to collect my debt, I sent the account. But I never signed the contract they sent me. They went on with the case even though I didn't sign anything. They collected some money and now they are threatening me that if I don't accept the money I'm... View More 
I have applied to University during Covid and got a Conditional Offer right away. In order to get CAS(letter of acceptance ) I had to meet all the conditions. During four months University kept asking me for more and more information and I provided them all. I got an answer that I almost got in the... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal. Unfortunately, I don't believe you would have a cause of action for emotional distress, which is generally based more on intentional or reckless conduct that is outrageous on the part of the wrongdoer. But you could present the facts to other attorneys for their... View More
2 mos before lawsuit filed I moved to another state 700 mi. away. Proof is lease/other official docs mailed to new address, dated before lawsuit. Per NY Small Claims Law the court has no jurisdiction on non residents. Pre hearing I called clerk to advise him I'd send formal letter seeking... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2020
First, the clerk shouldn't be giving legal advice. You might have an attorney respond for the limited purpose of arguing lack of personal jurisdiction.
I called the police to report domestic dispute, but she refused to file a report. I didn’t know about the holes at the time. Can I call the police back, and press destruction of property charges?
answered on Sep 7, 2020
If the boyfriend is damaging your property, there is nothing keeping you from calling to report a crime. Law enforcement will decide whether they'll arrest, cite, or charge the individual in question.
My vehicle was involved in a hit and run while parked legally. I was able to track down the vehicle that damaged my vehicle on video camera and I have a witness that seen the vehicle as well and it is stated in the police report. I filed a insurance claim with the vehicle registered owner and it... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2020
Car insurance is on the car, not the driver in New York. The insurance company may be saying that the car wasn't insured under them on the date of the accident. Make sure there wasn't another insurance company that covered the car at the time. You should sue the vehicle owner, the named... View More
My Wife had our car at a mechanic shop. The seller of the car tried to take the car from their property. The mechanic shop said stay off their property. The seller went back late at night and took the car. We stopped paying for the car because we found out that the car couldn’t pass inspection.... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2020
Part of a Lemon Law claim is owning the car, which means continuing to pay for it. If you seek to file a Lemon Law claim, you'll need to catch up on your car payments before you can get it back.
You might want to contact an attorney who focuses on Lemon Law to help you sort this issue... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2020
If it's a private street inside the property, depending on their regulations, they might be able to. But a for public street where non-residents also have rights to park, some form of signage would generally be used. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I was served papers by a debt collecting law firm, but the papers are dated December 30th, 2019, the Filing date is March 9th 2020, today is June 20th, 2020. I found the papers on my mailbox.
I don't know if these papers are valid, I have never spoken to this firm and we have never... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2020
Due to the PAUSE order of Gov. Cuomo, all deadlines for service were tolled, meaning based upon your post, service is valid "nail and mail" service. Do not ignore the paper. File an answer, and then negotiate with the attorney.
Correction ..."Ain't nobody got time for that"
answered on Jun 12, 2020
Confirming the risk free use of a trademark can take some time and resources for searching—and analysis of what is found.
Trademark rights are obtained when a mark is used to identify the source of goods/services. A trademark search should determine if someone else is using a trademark... View More
It end up destroying my engine. I was taking the owner to small claims court and he wanted to go through his insurance company to settle out of court and I accepted his offer. I gave him all the receipts and documentation to file the claim. A few months went by and I haven't had any word from... View More
I applied for a nursing program at a local community college within the deadline period. I’ve been waiting for an acceptance letter, which was to be sent out the 3rd week of April. It turns out my application was never put in the system and I was completely overlooked, while my grades are higher... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
No. You were not discriminated against. You were just a victim of bureaucratic error. You have no contract with them just by applying. I see no case.
We separated two years ago, and part of our agreement was for me to move out, and she'll retain the home, as long as she can maintain the monthly payments. At the time of agreement, I didn't have the resources to do things the RIGHT way and wanted the path of least resistance to just take... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
What you have not confirmed is whether you are on title as well as the loan. If on title, bring a partition action to sell the property by court order, and in turn, pay off the loan. That may also force her to refinance. If there is no equity in the property, there is little you can do, but let... View More
I am locked into a lease until August. Recently, my household income has taken a huge hit due to reduced hours worked and wages earned, and we are struggling to make ends meet. I have always made payments early and have a great history with this company. I contacted my landlord and explained the... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2020
Residential or commercial? If commercial, apply for Federal loans that pay for rent. Either way, there are no evictions for 90 days, at which point, we should all be back in business.
I hired a dress designer who gave me a deal on a dress where if I referred two people the dress would be half off. I did the promotion paid her $975 and she insisted i hadn’t completed the promotion and if I wanted the dress I would have to pay $825 more. She sent me a video of the dress and the... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2020
When the courts reopen, you can file a small claims case.
Lube shop left my heat shield loose then an uneven bank driveway sheared it off. The atm was broken no transaction there.
answered on Mar 21, 2020
It could be a difficult case to prove. The time and cost of surveying/measuring the curb cuts for the driveway, and presenting in a credible and impartial manner to the court could run more than the heat shield replacement. And the delays resulting from pursuing a legal course of action, as opposed... View More
Long story short, I traded my car in back in December and it still hasn't been paid off over three months later. In response to one of the answers received: the plates were taken off and registration WAS cancelled. In January, I received a letter stating that the car was involved in an... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2020
When you traded in, you should have taken the plates and canceled your registration. Sounds like you left the plates on, which is your fault, and the part of the scam here.
2 years Divorced. Ex was awarded home in divorce decree. We (myself and he) agreed he could have the house provided HE pay all the transfer fees associated with removing my name from the mortgage. He even provided a notarized statement to the judge that he would remove me from the mortgage after... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2019
You need to file a post judgement divorce proceeding seeking enforcement and contempt
The court date was set before the bankruptcy (chapter 7 no-asset) case was closed and the debt in question was fully discharged. The lawsuit is for credit card debt which was sold to a debt collector (the plaintiff). Is there a way I can, without leaving myself vulnerable, avoid having to spend... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2019
Just provide a copy of the Discharge to Counsel for the Credit Card Company and t a copy of the Petition showing it was listed, and also provide same to the Court.
I've went to this medical office about once or twice.Due to the unprofessional, and unethical practices, I decided I won't be coming back. That was about a year ago. However despite constantly communicating with the front desk, They keep calling and harassing me since then for... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
You cannot sue them. It is possible that if you are in a program that requires attendance at a doctors office they are calling you for that reason.
As to whether they are billing you or someone else, check your explations of benefits.
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