If I die, and I have credit card debt, could a lien be placed on a house which is co-owned by my wife and myself?

If (a) the debt is solely in your name, (b) you hold the property with your wife as joint tenants with rights of survivorship or as tenants by the...

You may want to consult the NYC "Freelance Isn't Free Act," which may entitle you to remedies in addition to what you are owed for your work.

By all means fight the complaint. Many collectors do not want the expense and aggravation of proving their claim. When faced with defenses, they...

Do I have to “Answer” a summons if I make a payment arrangement or lump sum with the plaintiff’s attorneyz?

The safest course is to file an answer just in case the attorney for the creditor "forgot" to file the stipulation. Stranger things have happened.

Will I have to repay a judgement In NY that is more than 10 years old when I sell my home?

I agree with attorney Anthony J. Pietrafesa. Be aware that the judgment creditor may still be lurking out there and may attempt to seize the bank...

You need to read the settlement agreement very carefully. Were you released and discharged under the settlement, at least as it relates to the...

Can bank collect on lien.?

Has a judgment been entered? Are you being garnished? Has your bank account been seized? Generally, a judgment lien will attach to any...

Does the "Attorney General" control all the lawyers within a state?

The attorney general represents and advances the legal interests of the state and its citizens. The attorney general does not regulate attorney...

Who is the plaintiff below? If the action below was brought by the creditor to recover against you, then the creditor is being prudent by not...

How can I force the sale of a car I CO-signed for my boyfriend ?

If his name is on the title you cannot compel him to sell. I do not believe that "partition" can be sought in the context of jointly-owned...