New York Legal Guides & Education

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6 comprehensive guides covering essential NY legal topics
Common mistakes explained so you can avoid costly errors
When to call a lawyer guidance for each topic
FAQs answered by attorneys with real case experience

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Statute of Limitations

Complete guide to New York filing deadlines. Learn statute of limitations for personal injury, contracts, medical malpra...

Personal Injury: 3 YearsMedical Malpractice: 2.5 Years

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NY Court System

Complete guide to New York's court system. Learn which court handles your case, how to navigate civil vs. criminal court...

Highest Court: Court of AppealsMain Trial Court: Supreme Court

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No-Fault Insurance

Complete guide to NY no-fault car insurance. Learn about PIP benefits, serious injury threshold, filing deadlines, and w...

Medical Coverage: $50,000Filing Deadline: 30 Days

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Tenant Rights

Complete guide to tenant rights in New York. Learn about rent stabilization, eviction protections, security deposits, re...

Max Security Deposit: 1 Month RentDeposit Return Time: 14 Days

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Criminal Record Sealing

Complete guide to sealing criminal records in New York. Learn eligibility requirements, the sealing process, and how a s...

Max Convictions Sealable: 2 (1 felony max)Waiting Period: 10 Years

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Child Support

Complete guide to child support in New York. Learn how support is calculated using the CSSA formula, modification rules,...

1 Child: 17% of Income2 Children: 25% of Income

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Why We Created These Guides

After helping over 50,000 New Yorkers with their legal issues, we've seen too many people make preventable mistakes simply because they didn't understand the law. These guides share the knowledge we've gained from real cases so you can make informed decisions.

Know Your Rights

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Missing legal deadlines can permanently bar your claims.

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Learn from the errors others have made so you don't repeat them.

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