Being sued by CA for credit card debt.

You need to get an attorney on board as soon as possible. Your voluntary act of leaving the state with this pending lawsuit will not provide any...

Can I sue for an unpaid loan if there was never a written contract?

Yes you can sue. You may or may not win, and you may or may not be able to collect if you win. Oral contracts are enforceable but the lack of a...

I received a Chapter 7 discharge at the beginning of the year but the case is still open due to non exempt assets.

The garnishment from your bank account was already taken, it was taken by a creditor. He is re-distributing this among the other creditors who did...

I filed for bankruptcy in 2013 and my case STILL isn't discharged. Why is this and what can I do about it??

If a Chapter 7, then I can your concern. I find it hard to believe that a discharge was not entered, although the case may be open for various...

I received a court summons for an old hospital bill. What should my next step be? Should I get a lawyer?

Most consumer attorneys offer free consultations so you have nothing to lose. You may be able to establish other defenses to the lawsuit. You can...

What type of lawyer should I be looking for?

Chapter 13 offers a power way to repay taxes without interest and penalties. Find a Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney on AVVO to consult with on AVVO...

Good Morning. I have an RV that I am upside down on. I still owe 55,000. Its now worth 32,000. I want to get out of this

You have to make every payment on time to protect yourself. If the creditor will accept a return of the vehicle I would be shocked. Bankruptcy...

Credit card debt, last payment 12/2009, written off by bank 2013. now attorneys contacting me saying lawsuit filed, not notified

Your social security income is exempt, it cannot be taken from you. This is the false statement which gives rise to the FDCPA claim. Document...

I have taken this person to civil court. I won and this person is not trying to pay me what she owe. I have garnishment papers.

You may never get money from her. Social Security is exempt from garnishment, you cannot take that. Perhaps she has a piece of real estate with a...

I vote yes. People who are actually taking you to court don't make threats, they deliver a summons to you. Talk is cheap, as they say. Scams...