What are my options if I'm being sued for unpaid medical debt, that I have no way of paying off currently ?

You can hire an attorney to defend you but you will need to do so immediately because you may have defenses of which you are not aware. There are...

Yes. The following information is directly from the Florida Department of Children and Family Services website: "To be eligible for a reward,...

What can I do if a bankruptcy attorney filed a chapter 13 on my behalf without my permission. ?

Miscommunications do happen, especially if there is a lot of back and forth. You will need to send a letter to each reporting bureau separately...

You can file an objection to their telephonic appearance. However, you have a slight advantage if you appear in person and the plaintiff's...

If you did not appear, you received a default judgment which means the plaintiff won. You can motion to set aside the default judgment if you act...

Can a debt collection attorney impose court costs before I'm even summonsed to court?

They can ask for court costs, attorney's fees and the amount of the debt upon filing. However, whether they receive a judgment for those items is...

What is the advantage to using a lawyer that specializes in both divorce and bankruptcy?

As Mr. Demers pointed out, it is best if you both file for bankruptcy and then address the divorce. However, if your situation prevents this for...

There will need to be, at a minimum, a notarized affidavit but what you need to submit the items to a Court depends upon the purpose of your...

Because you are still considered a minor at 17, it is legal to give the money to your legal guardians to hold for your benefit. They do not need...

I filed bankruptcy but was just notified a week ago that I was part of a class action settlement. I had no idea. ?

The answer depends upon 2 things - 1) Where you are in the bankruptcy process; and 2) the amount you may receive from the class action. Because...