Become familiar with an Answer to a summons complaint. Learn in 3 steps what you need to know about filing the Answer.
Money and Taxes
Tax Season Filing Options
There are thirteen days left in the tax season there are no-cost tax prep options available. Photo Credit: StockMonkeys.com via Compfight cc Thousands of New Yorkers – approximately one in five – are missing out on up to $10,000 in tax credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Care Tax Credit. These credits are … Read moreTax Season Filing Options
CLARO Part 3 – What to Expect in Court
Learn the basics of the courtroom and the primary roles of those in the court room.
Consumer Debt CLARO Part 2
Service is one of the first steps of a law suit. Learn the proper ways to be served.
Consumer Debt Overview CLARO
Consumer Debt may come from a variety of sources, student loans, credit card debt, medical bills, car loans, etc.
Understanding 401(k) Fees
Too often people choose investments in their 401(k) plans without understanding how much they cost. High fees can reduce your retirement savings by thousands of dollars over time.
Earned Income Tax Fact Sheet
This Earned Income Tax Fact Sheet post originally appeared on National EITC Outreach Partnership site. Photo: (Phillip Ingham) The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), enacted by Congress in the 1975, is a federal tax credit available to assist working families and individuals. The EITC has several important benefits: it reduces the tax burden on workers … Read moreEarned Income Tax Fact Sheet
New Rules Take Aim At Deceptive Debt Collection
New court rules and new state regulations have been adopted to protect consumers and ensure a fair legal process. Over 100,000 credit card debt collection cases are brought every year against ordinary consumers in New York State, many of whom are elderly or disadvantaged. Often these cases get to court through deceptive debt collection practices. … Read moreNew Rules Take Aim At Deceptive Debt Collection
Live in Buffalo and are dealing with consumer issues? Western New York Law Center can help
The Western New York Law Center has a program to provide legal help with consumer debt, offering consumers assistance with garnishments, credit default judgments and other issues. The Law Center is offering this program because of what they call a “troubling trend” in consumer debt cases in court. In 2013, for instance, 15,201, or 90 … Read moreLive in Buffalo and are dealing with consumer issues? Western New York Law Center can help