Being sued to collect on a debt.

This does not sound legitimate at all. By any chance was a pay day loan involved? I would review this with a local consumer attorney, you can...

I need to file for bankruptcy due to a divorce, and I'm thinking of changing my last name and social security number. How...

These are two different issues. Filing for bankruptcy can be accomplished by contacting a bankruptcy attorney, finding one you are comfortable...

Can someone be charged with rape after 10+ years?

I am sending this over to the criminal section where you may get some better answers. In my opinion, however, anything that was not reported to...

I filed bankruptcy in March 2013, it was discharged july 2013, but my credit score has not changed, as if I never filed.

There is no way to "fix" your credit score, but most attorneys recommend taking out a small balance credit card, and using it every month. Don't...

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How can I enforce a settlement agreement?

It is always difficult to try and enforce an oral agreement, but you could try. Remember that your violation is subject to a very short statute of...

I don't think it matters at all. They contacted you about the debt and you received. You can file for bankruptcy protection to get a fresh start,...

Do law firm/collections have a time frame to respond to a settlement offer i propose to them?

Did you specify a time frame during which the settlement offer was valid? Sometimes this is done for this very reason, so that you know where you...

Not unless you somehow co-signed on a debt, for example. Or if you were an officer or incorporator on the business. Otherwise, I don't see how...

Do I need to go to court even though I haven't been summoned?

Sometimes in court proceedings the only notice you get is verbal. Not the best practice I admit but I have seen it many times. The last thing you...

Sue after being found not guilty ?

Anyone can sue anybody for anything. You can find a civil trial attorney on AVVO to consult with. But not guilty does not mean that the incident...