University repeatedly lost financial aid paperwork and has filed with collections- do I need a lawyer?

I disagree completely because we need more information. If you enrolled and took classes without a written contract for aid, then you are...

What's the worst that could happen?

I disagree. This is not theft; it is a civil matter because you had the right to hold the property. Self-help repossession is not allowed in many...

What interest rate is considered appropriate for reimbursement of embezzeled funds?

See local lawyer now. Only a Washington State attorney can tell you if there was anything illegal about the original contract. If not, then the...

Looking for a lawyer current on avoiding foreclosure and possibly keeping my house with very low payments or even no payments.

See a consumer law attorney now will all of your papers. Each law has its own requirements. For example, if you can cancel the loan because of a...

How can I settle for my original amount due from my medical bill?

The debt collector has to prove the amount owed and that you owe them the money. Most cannot prove this. The debt collector IF it can prove that,...

How do I get my medical bill amount to its original amount?

The debt collector has to prove the amount owed and that you owe them the money. Most cannot prove this. The debt collector IF it can prove that,...

Can I sell my broken down car for a replacement vehicle while in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Make sure that the trustee abandons the asset first. If so, and the time for objecting to exemptions has passed (see your court notice for that...

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Answer and fight. Make them prove that you owe then any money. Just because you might owe the hospital (assuming that the debt can still be...

Can one be arrested and sent to jail in New Jersey for a payday loan that is unpaid. My only income is SSDI.

There is no debtor's prison. Payday lenders get checks that they expect to be bad when they loan the money. Why else would you get the loan? As...

How do "legally" transfer or sell all my personal assets and property in California?

Regardless of the Chapter you filed under, you can file again. I would consult with a good bankruptcy attorney in your area. If you transfer the...