I live in California and need to sue someone living in FL, is it possible to do it w/out having to travel to FL?

You should be fine on the statute of limitations issue. The clock begins to run when the last action necessary for the cause of action to accrue...

In Florida, can a collection agency garnish my paychecks if I'm the only one with a job?

If a payment agreement is reached, and the language of the agreement specifies that the creditor will take no action if the payments are made, then...

What can I do about a judgment that was granted and I was never notified and the credit card debt was from 2003.

Mr. Berkus' excellent Avvo guide hits the mark. Although he is not a Florida lawyer, the rules regarding setting aside default judgments he...

HOA fees still due after foreclosure. New owner joint and severally liable with old owner. Had no idea this was possible.

Liens are not affected by bankruptcy unless action is taken in a Chapter 13 to strip the HOA lien from the property. A bankruptcy will discharge...

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Defaulted on student loans in 2009 (principal 32000 dollars, but now >150,000 due to interest). Can I settle for the 32000?

Can you settle for $32k? Sure, if the creditor agrees. Will they agree? Unlikely. Why would they? There is no statute of limitations to sue on...

Credit card debt .Can a person( that i am asuming is a debt collector) tell you his is going to go to your house

What makes this situation more of a scare tactic is that the creditors themselves can not serve process, which is the initial pleading in a law...

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I have a Judgment against me from 2006 I live on my Social Security but i do have a joint Bank Account with a friend .

Both answers from my colleagues are accurate. I would also endorse Mr. Burr's suggestion--open a second account that is just in your name and make...

What is the difference between legal separation and divorce in Florida?

Legal separation is a "northern" concept. Probably as a result of influence of religious policies. Florida does not recognize a "legal...

I had a 360 balance on a furniture account in 2006. can they take me to court? thats what a voicemail said after 3 yrs

In Florida, the statute of limitations on a debt is 4 years if there is no written agreement and 5 if there is. Most likely the furniture account...

What recourse do I have when I was sent to collections for a bill (for my daughter) that should have been paid by my ex-wife?

Attorney Berkus made a response that is very practical--pay the darn bill. If it were $2,750.00 and you did not have the funds, that is one thing,...