What impact would I have if my husband goes to court for debt collection/

If you're name is not on the card agreement, then they shouldn't be able to come after you. You should also make sure that your debt settlement...

Got a car from bertera that we are making payments on,has been repaired 6 times for same issue. Can a lawyer help?

You didn't mention if it's a new or used car. For a new car, you need to give them a formal final repair attempt. An example is included here:...

Can a creditor seize exempt property with a writ of execution?

If your property is exempt, you don't have to do anything affirmative. If the creditor tries to seize something, they'll have to petition the...

What's the worse that enforcing a judgement can do to someone who doesn't have much?

From what you mentioned, you're what's called "collection proof". Basically this means that all of your assets are exempt from collection. You...

Is a civil service disability pension exempt from debt collectors garnishment. Thanks

It's possible that your pension is exempt. However, there are a number of variables in your situation. Whether your pension is exempt depends on...

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I Bought at car at a used dealership. The total repair cost is more than 10 per cent do they have to give me my money back?

You'll want to make sure that you have the reasons the car failed the inspection in writing and written estimate of the costs of repair from your...

Would it be possible for the judgement creditor to seize my personal property with a writ of execution in Massachusetts if I hav

From what you described, it is unlikely that the judgment creditor would successfully be able to seize any of your assets. Whether they'll try...

How can I tell if my personal belongings are exempt from execution in the state of Massachusetts?

From a practical standpoint, its rare that a creditor in a typical debt collection case will try to seize your household furniture. The furniture...

If the plaintiff wins judgement against me for unsecured debt but I cannot pay, how do they go about satisfying their judgement?

One of the most common practices for your situation is Supplementary Process Proceeding. It is basically a collection hearing. You'll appear in...

Getting sued by Citibank for Charged off HELOC. Do I need a Debt Collection Attorney or a Real Estate Attorney ?

The first thing you need to do is resolve your relationship with your current lawyer. It would be unethical to deal with you knowing you have...