Time Warner Cable referred me to a collection agency what should I do??? I am worried my credit will be ruined

Depends who would report it. I am not sure if TimeWarner iteself reports delinquencies but probably not. So you have to worry about the collection...

Does a mechanic lien that was not enforced automatically expires after a year?

No, I do not believe there is anything you need to do. However, the contractor could choose to sue you for work, labor services or breach of...

I was served a summons for collection of a debt. What do I do now? There isn't a court appearance request or date.

You were likely served with a summons and complaint in supreme court. If someone handed it to you, you have days to answer. If they left it with...

How do I file for a legal separation?

You need to be careful. A separation agreement is the financial "peace treaty" between the two of you. So you want things like support, custody,...

and to follow up, be careful where you keep your money. If you had a BoA or Citibank account in California, it is likely the bank will honor a...

Another consideration is whether you owed this bill or not. If you were uninsured you may have been entitled to free or deeply discounted care...

Does a judgment for a debt grow over time once the judgment exists?

Simple interest at 9% per annum. Whether you pay it or not will depend on the circumstances. Meaning, if you are paying off a judgment, the...

It means your village has more than one idiot. Go get a copy of whatever they have at the small claims court and see a good consumer lawyer. You...

Car finance company filed Lawsuit against me!

Like Jack siad, answer. But do see a consumer lawyer near you. Repos are not like credit cards ( see our guide), they are different, and a good...

Yes, they can. A joint account is often considered a 50-50 proposition. If there is not judgment yet, you might want to open a separate account in...