Judgments are filed in the office of the clerk in the place (jurisdiction) where the suit was filed. They can be filed in other jurisdictions as...

I am being sued for an unpaid debt, is this in small claims court, what do I do?

The first thing you need to do if and when you get sued is file an Answer. The summons will tell you that you must “appear” by way of an Answer in...

I am preparing to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy. I have a house listed for sale. Should I not try to sell my house after filing?

If you have equity in the house wait to sell it until after you file. The equity is likely covered by an exemption which means you get to keep...

Here is the situation. Is it safe to give credit card info over the phone?

Big mistake. Contact the credit card company right now and tell them you were the victim of a fraud. They will thank you for letting them know...

How much does it usually cost in total in lawyer fees to file for bankruptcy?

Fees vary from State to State, District to District, but you should not worry. Find an attorney who will dot he first interview for free. The...

I am doing a chapter 7. Court date is middle of next month. My mother passed and I have 2 other brothers.

This sounds like a very difficult situation. My condolences. You must report the deaath and possible inheritance to your attorney. The...

What do you do when your collection group filed chapter7?

If the people or business that holds the debt filed bankruptcy the obligation became part of the bankruptcy estate. You may want to be proactive...

Son held by officer and talk to during school without parent or school official. With only allegations. Not calling parents

In New York when a child is 16 the police may question that child without the consent of the parents. You would have to check with an attorney...

To answer the direct question, a newspaper can publish your name for many reasons without your consent. Did you file Bankruptcy? Is there a...

Is it illegal to send a nude picture to your significant other?

You live in a Federal Court jurisdiction called the Third Circuit. There is a case that went up on appeal and was argued yessterday before that...