I just received papers from the court stating "Judgment Granted." Can the collection attorneys seize my children's bank accts?

#1 - VIP! - if you just received the judgment, you should consider petitioning to open the judgment, which some counties deem automatic if filed...

Yes. Bank and certain investment accounts can be frozen by creditors. However, this can only be done once a judgment is first entered. A credit...

There is no debtor prison in Pennsylvania. If it is only money owed, then the creditor could try to obtain a monetary judgment against you but...

How do I subpeona a witness to appear at a civil case?

1. You need to go to the Allegheny County Department of Court Records and pay for a Subpoena for Witness to appear form. It will have a court...

How do I know if I have a case with an abcessed perforated appendix and being sent home told it was not life threatening?

There are 3 essential elements to any medical malpractice case in PA. 1. Negligence (deviation from the acceptable standard of care). In your...

Good Morning, if there are multiple people on deed to home, can 1 sell the home without ALL signing off on it. Thank You

No. In order to sell real estate in Pennsylvania, all owners on the deed must execute the deed, unless a power of attorney is signed and approved...

Can I be sued twice?

NO! This does not seem legal. If you already have a judgment against you, you should NOT be sued separately for the same debt. If they try, you...

My girlfriends ex is making threats to her about killing me, what legal actions can I take?

I would strongly consider informing the police and potentially filing a PFA (Protection From Abuse) immediately. If the police do not help, you...

Being sued by debt collector.

Marital property is exempt from execution in Pennsylvania. If the judgment is only against you, and the account is registered as a 'marital'...

Money Judgment - Can I get lien on real estate?

If you have a judgment from a magistrate's office in Pennsylvania, and you want to ensure that the judgment acts as a lien against any real...

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