Is it possible to have public defender cost forgiven after a $20,000 judgment/lien has been placed on my home if I am disabled?

As Mr. Allen and Ms. Coleman stated, this is a CIVIL judgment against you. It is just like any other creditor who has obtained a judgment against...

To be candid, for me, this is a toughie. I am not familiar with the nomenclature of documents issued in NY. There are so many scams going...

Under the FDCPA (and perhaps under state law in your state), you can dispute the validity of the debt. You can and should request documentation...

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I agree with Attorney Coleman's answer with this caveat. After you are sued in NC, the creditor COULD domesticate the judgment in a state where...

What can I do about a collection agency sending contradictory paperwork?

You should consult with an attorney particularly one well versed in FDCPA and other debt collection abuses. The fact that the collection agency...

If I am the executor of the estate and don't pay credit card debit what can happen legally to me in N.J.?

The prior poster is correct. But, you did not say whose estate for which you are the executor? If you not the executor for your FATHER'S...

Is there a limit for collection on past due bills?

I am not licensed in Alaska. You, personally, are NOT responsible for your husband's debts if those debts were not joint obligations. If the...

I purchased a foreclosure. There is a small claims lien on the property from previous owner. How do I get this removed.

If the mortgage lien being foreclosed was superior to the judgment lien, then by virtue of the foreclosure, the judgment lien is extinguished. The...

My husband had a judgement issued against him. He has never filed any paperwork for exemptions. What can he do now?

Attorney Lynn Coleman's advice is spot on. In addition, in NC, you are allowed to exempt a certain amount of stuff. For example, your husband...

If someone owes you money for work performed can you take them to court if they refuse to pay you

A flippant answer is that you can take anybody to court for anything. Being successful is something different. It does sound as if you have a...