If I am sued civilly and get a judgment levied against me can they immediately put a lien on any property I own?

Sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, a judgment docketed with the County Clerk becomes a lien against your property immediately....

Will bankruptcy eliminate a lien on a property that debtor no longer owns?

Section 522(f) of the Bankruptcy Code allows for "avoiding the fixing of a lien" against personal property. Additionally, Section 506(a) allows for...

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Are bankruptcy filings in Utah done electronically...if so how long does it take to get a case number from the court ?

All bankruptcy cases may be filed electronically and, after you file your case, a bankruptcy case number is awarded instantly. Good luck with your...

Im being sued by the bank for a debt i have what can i do

I would recommend calling an attorney for legal advice. That said, if you're set on handling it on your own, I'd call the bank's lawyers and settle...

I need to file an answer of Statement of Claim on Contract. How do I answer? Admit or Deny? Already worked at a settlement.

If you need to buy yourself time - Deny everything. After that, speak with an attorney about your rights in this matter. Good luck with your case!

We have a 2nd house upstate and we are considering the foreclosure option

The main consequence is that the bank may be able to pursue you for a deficiency judgment - or, the difference between what you sold the house for...

Illegal Foreclosure as well as Illegal Loan Modifications

A contingency fee payment arrangement assumes that an attorney will be paid from fees awarded to the client. In the case you're describing, there...

Given that this is a civil fee, as opposed to criminal restitution, your father will not be subject to arrest. That said, if there is a judgment,...

If you are an authorized user, you can end your liability on the debts in question. That said, your wife will be left solely liable for the debts...

It may be difficult to accomplish your goal without negatively impacting your credit. That said, taking a hit against your credit may not be the...