Is this in violation of the fair debt collection act or practice I'm not sure what it's called exactly.

Creditors are not subject to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, unless the creditor acquires an account after it is in default. It appears...

A credit card collector called my husband who is NOT on my credit card account, explained the debt and asked for payment on the

A collector can legally speak with a spouse to discuss a debt. That does not mean the non-debtor spouse has an obligation to make payment. You...

The Clerk's records never, ever change. Once a law suit is filed, it remains part of the public record forever, just like deeds, mortgages, etc.. ...

IS THERE A WEBSITE THAT KEEPS TRACK OF MY BK PAYMENTS AND WHEN i WILL BE DISCHARGED?

A call to the Trustee's office would be simplest, unless you have an attorney, in which event calling your lawyer would be even simpler.

If a file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and then dismiss the filing will my bankruptcy filing still show up on my credit report?

Yes, all bankruptcy filings are reported by the credit bureaus, regardless of whether they be Chapter 7, 11, 12 or 13.

How can I find out which accounts have gone to collections and which have been charged off and no further action will be taken?

Simplest method is to obtain your credit reports. Each state has a certain time period for a free report. I do not know CA law, but in my...

Am I legally obligated to the attorney or can I move on and find a new attorney to handle my case

You are, and always were, a "free agent". Your choice. The lawyer, the law firm, or any other attorney. That being said, there may be provisions...

What is the right title for such a subpoena? Would it be a subpoena duces tecum, or something else?

You are on the right path. Mr. Bernstein's response directs you to the first stage by which to procure the documents.

Can she ?

As noted by my colleagues, no notice is required. However, you can not just be kicked out on the spot. Her grandparents would either have to...

I already did! Sorry. Please see above. Thank you so much for your responses.

An experienced personal injury attorney routinely obtains concessions from the health care providers. If you do not have an attorney already, you...