No. Of course they can not collect the same debt twice. If they brought a suit against you your defense is "accord and satisfaction". I...

I was in a five car pileup on the free way and my airbags did not deploy. can i sue chevy?

Do not allow anyone to touch the car. Do not have it "repaired". Have it towed to a safe spot where it will not be touched. Google around and...

I helped my wife prepare and type a lawsuit that she has now filed. Can I list myself as her representative?

No. I would not even advise going with her and whispering advice. I was up against a very unfortunte party once where the other side tried that,...

Do I need an attorney or can this be handled in Small claims court

I have to agree with attorney Koslyn's answer. Reading between the lines, it sounds as if the property owner was of the good faith belief that you...

Do I need an attorney or can this be handled in Small claims court

I have to agree with attorney Koslyn's answer. Reading between the lines, it sounds as if the property owner was of the good faith belief that you...

Can I have my bankruptcy filling reversed?

No. Not a chapter 7. In a 13 you can ask for dismissal. This is why attorneys so often say, even to intense criticism, that bankruptcy requires...

My boyfriend and I bought a house together but I have left the house. What can I do to get the house sold now?

Joint owners of real property can file a 'petition to partition' in which the court adjudicates the respective rights of the parties. This is the...

I have a credit card that also has my mothers name on it too, the debt is mine. if i file bankruptcy will she be liable?

If, by saying that your credit card has your "mothers name on it", and if your mother co-signed your credit application, then you are each...

Debtor Information

When you file for relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, your full and complete petition and all schedules become public information that can be...

How can I get my criminal record expunged?

In addition to attorney Lafleur's great answer to your question, I just want to point out that I've had the experience of going through the...