Can a collection company (Attorney) that I have used in the past for a company that I owned sue me for a credit card debt I owe?

In most states, an attorney can take on representation against a former client if the new matter of representation was/is not involved in the...

What happens to tenants if I surrender my rental property in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

It is not just a matter of your "surrendering" the property. Actually, you have no choice, since a rental property is not your homestead...

Currently in Chapter13 (1 year, 4 to go)...income is from Fl state pension. Eligible for SS but am now being told the trustee

Social Security IS exempt in Florida, even while it is sitting in a bank account and is not co-mingled with non-exempt property. Social...

At which point in a bankruptcy is it okay for a lawyer to bail out?

Technically, the attorney has not "bailed out"--unless your fee agreement provides that adversary proceedings are included within the scope of the...

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Foreclosure & divorce

With all due respect, your three (3) word question can result in 30 days worth of seminars, treatises, conferences, and all the rest. So many...

It is proper for a tenant to be included in a foreclosure suit. Don't worry, the creditor is not seeking money from you. What the creditor is...

How may I get a copy of my foreclosure notice?

Go to the Courthouse in Ft. Pierce to get a copy of the pleadings. Remember that you have only 20 calendar days from the day you were served to...

Can I request a debt validation after I made a first payment to Collection Agency

Let me supplement my colleague's excellent response. In addition to his suggestions, consult with a consumer protection attorney. Unfortunately,...

If one spouse incurred medical expenses that went to collection

Here I think the response of my colleague should be reexamined. You are in WA, he is a CA attorney. If I were he, I would not give such a quick...

How do I collect a judgment that is owed by a landlord?

Seeking to garnish rent payments is a good approach, but the tenant may be more afraid of being evicted than dealing with the consequences of a...