If I don't answer 1st set of interragatories and admissions, is it an automatic default and what happens in a default judgement?

If a person fails to answer the requests for admissions, the court can deem them admitted. The opposing party may then attempt to use the...

Once you have filed a response to a debt collection court summons, can you file a request for a debt validation?

Keep in mind that, when laypeople choose to represent themselves in court, the judge must still hold them responsible for knowing all of the court...

Can I still file for bankruptcy on an after a judgement has already been put against my property?

Yes, bankruptcy filings can include prior judgments. Even if someone is in the middle of a lawsuit over a credit card debt, they can also include...

What are my responsibilities if I cosign for my mother-in-laws refinancing of her home?

Merely co-signing on another borrower's mortgage does not give the co-signer any legal right over the borrower's mortgaged real estate. Only...

My ex-husband starting using a credit card after we divorced I am the primary name on the card and him as a user. Am I reliable

Federal law limits a card holder's liability for unauthorized charges on a credit card to no more than $50. If the creditor sues the card holder...

The party who wins a lawsuit can collect (or “execute”) on the judgment awarded. He or she can ask a county sheriff to seize the losing party’s...

Questions regarding "Notice of Right To Have Exemptions Designated"

The party who wins a lawsuit can collect (or “execute”) on the judgment awarded. He or she can ask a county sheriff to seize the losing party’s...

The party who wins a lawsuit in North Carolina can collect (or “execute”) on the judgment awarded. He or she can ask a county sheriff to seize the...

UNSECURED CREDIT CARDS

In order to take anything from a person who owes unsecured credit card debt, the credit card company must first file and win a lawsuit. The...

The party who wins a lawsuit can collect (or “execute”) on the judgment awarded. He or she can ask a county sheriff to seize the losing party’s...