How to check a possible debt 5-7 years ago

If your last payment was 2006 or 2008 for that matter, the debt is time-barred. The stature in PA is four years. Payday loans may not be...

I take it you are female. I also take it that you are probably involved with someone you shouldn't be. The whole thing sounds a little weird and...

A foreclosure is asking to be filed in rem judgement, the irs has a tax lien on my property .

The question is confusing, and therefore, the answer here may be less than adequate. I ask that you obtain the advice of counsel after a complete...

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I have a lawsuit against me, can my wages be garnished? I live in Philadelphia.

I believe you just asked this question another way, however, you can always defend the lawsuit-but it will cost you money for legal fees either...

Would a loan from a friend to buy a car be considered a lien and therefore prevent a judgement creditor from doing anything?

Not unless your friend has a perfected lien on your vehicle. He would need to record it on the title and take possession of it, however, if you...

Need to file for bankruptcy. Being sued in Nov. & have a judgement. We cannot afford upfront cost. We rent. Can anyone help?

It is true that legal fees can be put in a chapter 13 plan, if you are filing a chapter 13. Most lawyers will want up front money to some extent...

CAN A NY JUDGEMENT GARNISH PA RESIDENT WAGES

There is really not enough information to answer this question. For instance are you working in Pennsylvania or New Jersey? Does the employer pay...

I forged a personal check for $50 of an ex girlfriend. I paid her back and she hasn't called the police. Can the bank bust me?

I don't think it is a very wise idea to confess criminal conduct on Avvo. This is not exactly confidential. As a matter of fact, it is quite...

I am in Ch13 and considering getting my second mortgage stripped. How far underwater does 1st need to be for this to happen?

$185k v. $224k? How much more of a slam dunk does he want? I have stripped mortgages with a $10k difference. I think he would find his "slam...

Do I have a case?

Yes I think you do. You may have a cause of action under the PA Unfair Trade Practices Act 73 P.S. § § 201-1 –201-9 (under generalized unfair...