My ex has been stalking me, entering my home and car, damaging my property, and altering household items. I have filed multiple police reports but no one has seen him. Can I still file a restraining order and what evidence do I need to support my allegations?

June 8th, 2024

An individual owes my roofing company $1380 since last August and refuses to pay. He has been sent a letter threatening legal action if payment is not made within 10 days. His lawyer has contacted me, and I am considering taking him to Small Claims Court. What are my options for recovering the debt, including potential penalties and what happens if he doesn't show up in court?

May 24th, 2023

I just went through a loan modification and was denied due to a 31% debt ratio and inadequate funds for property taxes and insurance. My job went through a hiring freeze and restructuring of pay, causing me to fall behind on payments along with unexpected garnishments. I spoke with EMC to save my home and was instructed to apply for another modification. I submitted the application on October 29th, 2010, and was not given an answer until March 30th, right before CHASE acquired EMC. I did not make payments during the process and was not advised to. I believe this would be a quick resolution like my last modification, but now my options are to catch up on payments or consider an approved short sale or turning over the property. I want to save my home; what can I do?

September 6th, 2024

I have an OWI case and have to take an ETG test twice a week and a drug test every other week. I was clean from August to January, but the ETG test in January showed positive for THC, and I haven't smoked weed since last May. I want to go to a jury trial and meet with the prosecutor on Wednesday morning. I don't have an attorney and can't afford one. What advice can you give me?

November 23rd, 2024

Am I eligible for unemployment in New York State if I worked for part of 6 months (actually 23 weeks)?

June 17th, 2023