Can wages be garnished without a court order on medical bills?

Sounds like typical scare tactics to me, especially with a deadline so short, intended no doubt to make it difficult for your bf to get legal...

I was contacted by a collection agency advising me that I owe $362.00 for an energy bill dating back to 2006 when I lived in MN.

I will take an exception to Mr. Long's otherwise right-on response: I would not demand that you be sued. You never know, they may take you up on...

I received a summons for Civil Court over a credit card debt. I have been asking the collector for the debt validation.

There is a difference between debt validation, a term used by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and a law suit. "Discovery" is the...

Husbands ex wife has not paid her half of judgement, how do we stop the garnishments from his check? He has paid his half.

You should also be made aware that what happened in the divorce does not bind the creditors if they were not made parties to the case. The judge's...

Chapter 13- 341 Meeting of Creditor

I agree with my colleague, cut your attorney some slack. If you filed the last week in May, then that was Mon, Tues Wed or Thurs. This is...

FL Civil Discovery process with Collection Company

Here is another phrase: a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing. I do comment you for taking the time to learn the legal mumbo...

Can a judgement be entered against me and I was never notified?

In some states, when a resident leaves the state service can be effected by serving the Secretary of State where they had lived. It is possible...

If my new lawyer talks only about money, will not take credit cards, and will not do work until my check clears, should I run?

Of the 3 things you mentioned, the one that bothers me is talking only about money, which is indicative that money is all the attorney care about,...

Is it legal to have a video recorder on my person at all times in public in FL? For example, to record my driving experience.

I do not practice criminal law as does my colleague who responded, but I am unaware of any criminal or civil statute which prohibits video unless...

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I have quite a few credit card where i am making payment on time, but there is one with 12,000 where i am not able to pay

You may wish to consider a bankruptcy to knock out such a large debt. You should at the least consult with a bankruptcy attorney to learn what...