Generally, yes, but it is more complicated than that. If you move to Texas, your judgment creditors will have to "domesticate" the NJ judgment in...

Can I file an Exemption Claim with the court before the creditor obtains a judgement and writ of garnishment.

No, you should wait to apply the exemption to the writ when it is served upon you or your bank/employer. The issue is not "ripe" yet for...

Unhappy with bankruptcy lawyer. Sue for malpractice, or file bar complaint?

Well, filing a bar complaint is much easier than suing for malpractice. A malpractice claim will require you to prove that the lawyer breached...

Course of action after a default judgement?

Since you already have a judgment against you, contesting the validity of the claim under the FDCPA would be pointless. Your better option is to...

Getting final judgement on property owner & will collect surity bond he posted. Have existing

The short answer is yes. If you have a judgment against the contractor, and assuming it is final and enforceable and not subject to a stay pending...

Can I sue my landlord to get my deposit and rent back for being decieved by him, the house we rented is filthy and cockroached

If the landlord lied to you in order to induce you to sign a lease, you can sue the landlord for fraudulent inducement on the contract, and/or you...

My ex-bf threatening to sue me and requesting his money back for paying my phone bills. No written agreements made.

The question will hinge on whether the payment was a gift, loan or payment on a contract. And your recollection and his recollection will probably...

Yes. If you are a current tenant and if the landlord is showing your residence while you are out of the house, the landlord is liable to you if...

What factors does a judge consider when granting order of garnishment......

The good news is that they will not be able to garnish your wages without first obtaining a judgment against you, and that requires first suing...

How do you win a lot of money in trial without the other side declaring bankruptcy?

The best way to answer this is to advise you to research the assets of the defendant BEFORE undertaking significant litigation. Litigation is...