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Foreclosure Process in New York State
  This article provides general information about this subject. Laws affecting this subject may have changed since this article was written. For specific legal advice about a problem you are having, get the advice of a lawyer.  Receiving this information does not make you a client of our office. Last Review Date: July 2017
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Debt Collection Practices and Lawsuits
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) In 2024, Americans owed about $17.94 trillion in total household debt. Most of this debt comes from mortgages. However, due to inflation and rising prices, credit card debt increased by 17.4% from 2022 to 2023. More people are now being taken to court for debt than ever before.
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Quick Facts - Student Rights Regarding Discipline
  District Code of Conduct The District’s Code of Conduct should outline appropriate behavior while on school property, including school functions, and consequences for code violations. This document should be publicly available. Can the school search student belongings?
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Rights of Unhoused Students
  The McKinney- Vento Act This act ensures that unhoused students (PreK-12) have equal access to a free appropriate public education as other students. Unhoused students may not be separated from the mainstream school environment. Every district must have a designated local liaison for homeless children and youth.
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The Special Education Evaluation Process
  Step 1: Referral for Evaluation The initial referral for special education services can be made by a parent, doctor, school official, public agency worker or judicial officer. A student over eighteen years of age or emancipated can refer him/herself. A referral in writing should be made to the Committee on Special Education (CSE). Step 2: Individual Evaluation Process   What is a proper evaluation?
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What Is A Home Mortgage?
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)   What Is A Home Mortgage? A home mortgage is a debt secured against your house.  If you do not make the payments required by your mortgage agreement, your lender can try to take your home.  The lender does this by starting a foreclosure action against you in Supreme Court.
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It’s easy to believe that you will never fall for a scam. Unfortunately, anyone, regardless of age, background, and technical savvy, can fall for a scam. Scammers utilize social engineering, which uses human psychology against you to steal your money or information. They impersonate your trusted friends and family. They pretend they’re law enforcement. They say they love you. They email you a link that downloads spyware on your computer when you click on it. They say they’re an employer and ask you to provide your Social Security number as a part of a job application process.
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Surprisingly High Utility Bill? The Utility May be Back-billing You
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Contract Disputes in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) Navigating contracts can be tricky. Sometimes, you may not even know when something is or is not a contract. This article was written by LawNY to help you better understand your rights and responsibilities in the context of contract law.
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Foreclosure
Debt Collection Practices and Lawsuits
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) In 2024, Americans owed about $17.94 trillion in total household debt. Most of this debt comes from mortgages. However, due to inflation and rising prices, credit card debt increased by 17.4% from 2022 to 2023. More people are now being taken to court for debt than ever before.
Consumer
Quick Facts - Student Rights Regarding Discipline
  District Code of Conduct The District’s Code of Conduct should outline appropriate behavior while on school property, including school functions, and consequences for code violations. This document should be publicly available. Can the school search student belongings?
Education
Rights of Unhoused Students
  The McKinney- Vento Act This act ensures that unhoused students (PreK-12) have equal access to a free appropriate public education as other students. Unhoused students may not be separated from the mainstream school environment. Every district must have a designated local liaison for homeless children and youth.
Education
The Special Education Evaluation Process
  Step 1: Referral for Evaluation The initial referral for special education services can be made by a parent, doctor, school official, public agency worker or judicial officer. A student over eighteen years of age or emancipated can refer him/herself. A referral in writing should be made to the Committee on Special Education (CSE). Step 2: Individual Evaluation Process   What is a proper evaluation?
Education
What Is A Home Mortgage?
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)   What Is A Home Mortgage? A home mortgage is a debt secured against your house.  If you do not make the payments required by your mortgage agreement, your lender can try to take your home.  The lender does this by starting a foreclosure action against you in Supreme Court.
Foreclosure
When You Have Credit Card Debt
Debt can be hard to manage. Once you fall behind on payments, it can be hard to catch back up. This is because credit cards and some types of loans can have high interest rates.
Consumer
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It’s easy to believe that you will never fall for a scam. Unfortunately, anyone, regardless of age, background, and technical savvy, can fall for a scam. Scammers utilize social engineering, which uses human psychology against you to steal your money or information. They impersonate your trusted friends and family. They pretend they’re law enforcement. They say they love you. They email you a link that downloads spyware on your computer when you click on it. They say they’re an employer and ask you to provide your Social Security number as a part of a job application process.
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Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) Utility law and regulations are complicated. The following is a breakdown of back-billing. If you have questions about utility law or regulations, you 
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Contract Disputes in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) Navigating contracts can be tricky. Sometimes, you may not even know when something is or is not a contract. This article was written by LawNY to help you better understand your rights and responsibilities in the context of contract law.
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