Should I appear?

Call the judge's's office to get their preference. Actually, see if there is a website for your judge's procedures on-line, in Palm Beach County...

Sending the claim and a the check is not illegal. It puts the ball in your court to do something--you have 15 days from date of receipt of the...

Can a debt collector who placed a judgement against me in 2012 collect on a time barred debt ?

There are several issues here. First, whether the judgment is still enforceable. Each state has its own rules. In my state, a judgment is...

What if your asked to turned over your income tax and you don't have it ?

Be prepared to pay the Trustee as much as you can and work out a payment arrangement for the remainder. And I am not speaking of $25.00-$50.00...

When you file for Bk can you live in an efficiency won't be able to pay for one week. When will they have to leave?

If the bankruptcy is filed before a judgment for possession is issued, then they have the time. When a bankruptcy is filed no one can take action...

The deed that one must be concerned with is the first one, with the wrong county. That is the only deed. One can not get a copy of a recorded...

Can I sue my Attorney for legal malpractice and be awarded damages ?

IMMEDIATELY, like tomorrow as soon as the courthouse opens, file a Motion for Extension of Time to file a response. If the Plaintiff's attorney...

How will a chapter 13 completion show on credit report

Your credit report will not show the completion. Ever. In fact, it would not show the discharge if you got one. Only FILINGS are reported. If...

Collecting damages from evicted tenant

The first issue to be determined is whether the tenants on the lease were personally served. While you can get a judgment for possession if the...

Do I take the collection agency or the apartment complex to small claims court?

I am going to be more cautious than Ms. Franklin. In my state, naming every one can lead to sanctions and have the court award attorney's fees...