• 02/03/2015 | LawHelpNY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHPC6ot7xqcWatch this video to learn about how to apply and appeal for disability at Social Security.

  • 01/27/2015 | LawHelpNY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmrGiWeJ8A8Learn your rights under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) if you live in federally subsidized housing or have a Section 8 voucher.

  • 01/23/2015 | LawHelpNY

    Despite significant state investment in providing legal assistance to New York homeowners facing foreclosure, each year approximately half - tens of thousands of New Yorkers - still face the prospect of losing their homes through foreclosure without the benefit of a lawyer.

  • 01/20/2015 | LawHelpNY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSudUoS5SqULearn about you can do if you receive a letter regarding SSI overpayment.

  • 01/14/2015 | LawHelpNY

    Legal Services of New Jersey explains some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVm27HLLiiQ

  • 01/14/2015 | LawHelpNY

    If you haven’t taken the time to explore LawHelpNY, then stop what you’re doing, open a new tab in your browser, and type www.lawhelpny.org in the search box.

  • 12/24/2014 | LawHelpNY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgomuGCz9rM

  • 12/24/2014 | LawHelpNY

    In 2013, more than 28,000 families were evicted from their homes in New York City. Because the Constitution does not provide a right to counsel in civil cases, many tenants navigate housing court without the assistance of counsel. In 2014, only 10% of tenants facing eviction had legal representation in housing court.

  • 12/15/2014 | LawHelpNY

    CourtHelp, the New York Court System’s website for people appearing in civil court without a lawyer, recently underwent a major redesign to help demystify court processes and procedures, and provide easy to understand explanations of the law and legal rights .

  • 12/15/2014 | LawHelpNY

    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. Many debt collectors buy old debt at a discount from a credit card company or another debt collector.