N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 5048: Assignment of periodic installments

§ 5048. Assignment of periodic installments. An assignment of or an

agreement to assign any right to periodic installments for future

damages contained in a judgment entered under this article is

enforceable only as to amounts: (a) to secure payment of alimony,

maintenance, or child support; (b) for the cost of products, services,

or accommodations provided or to be provided by the assignee for

medical, dental or other health care; or (c) for attorney's fees and

other expenses of litigation incurred in securing the judgment.