I went to a court hearing, being sued for credit card debt, the suing atty. was not present.

It really doesn't matter if the judge would have called you, and since it didn't happen, none of us would know if he, if fact, would have called...

I have a mandatory settlement conference in March, for credit card debt. What do I need to bring?

You should seek a consultation with a bankruptcy attorney. If you cannot afford a bankruptcy attorney, you might be able to obtain pro-bono...

Can i sue my former landlord for putting a second judgement against me and wage garnishment after i paid them backrent?

When being sued for a debt that you believe has already been satisfied, your defenses should have been stated in your answer to the lawsuit. If ...

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Are there lawyers that can help you complete paper work for garnishments? I was given a 92 page packet which forms do I complete

It may be helpful to other attorneys on this board if you were to able to specify the type of debt that you are being garnished for, ie. credit...

School error in refund affecting my credit

You have provided insufficient information in order to determine whether you have any potential claims against your lender.

How do I know if a law firm that wants $ upfront is a scam or not?

Most law firms will require a retainer fee to assist with a lawsuit, and no law firm can guarantee the results of a lawsuit. That would be...

In 2008 I paid a large sum against my student loan and thought it was a settlement in full however in 2014 I receive notice that

Your questions requires more information. What gave you the impression that the 2008 payment was to settle the balance? Do you have a letter...

How should I solve a judgement or should I at this point?

The typical avenues of addressing a judgment are to: 1) Dispute the judgment and attempt to have it vacated with the court; or 2) Settle/Pay the...

Hello, I am the victim of a collection agency fraud. I can prove payment but the debt still shows up on my credit report.

A "voluntary surrender" is technically the same as a repossession, so it should not be surprising that this appears on your report. However, if you...

Do I have the right type of Lawyer?

An attorney that strictly practices in the area of bankruptcy will be of little assistance in negotiating the debt. You need a debt settlement...