How long can you have a credit card debt?

It depends. When did the account go into default? What is Ohio's Statute of Limitations for collection on this type of debt? Did they sue and...

Is it legal for a auto finance company to go to court and garnish your wages, wihout sending you a court notice to fight it?

I don't practice law in your state, so I can't tell you the exact procedure, but in most states, if you have a "meritorious defense," then you may...

How can I change my last name from my deceased husbands name?

Attorney Kiet Ly's answer is correct and the process in Indiana is substantially similar. It is not a difficult process, but it is a process that...

Can police wait two weeks before issuing citation for uderage drinking

The timing doesn't really matter when it's such a short period that has elapsed. If there was a violation, and the police found probable cause,...

What kind of attorney do I need to contact to sue a television show called American Weed?

I undestand your concern, but unfortunately, it is without legal merit. Let me show you the power of the First Amendment by way of example. In a...

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I had to file bankruptcy in last December 2010. Chapter 7. I provided my 2010 tax return to the trustee and gave her my refund.

If you are represented by counsel, call and ask him/her why the case is still open. If not represented by counsel, call the Trustee directly. A...

Can a collection agency deny me a form of payment?

A collection agency can dictate the terms of payment, including the form. Be careful that you have fully explored all of your options before you...

Do landlord's have to tell you what they spent your security deposit on?

Under Indiana law, a landlord must provide an itemization of charges within 45 days of the tenant moving out. Indiana Code Section 32-31-3-12. ...

How do I get "custody" of a friends ashes?

I'm not familiar with medicaid's stance on the issue, but Indiana law does provide that an interested party can provide for the final disposition...

Can a debt collector sue me for interest, if it wasn't included in the first lawsuit? The first garnishment has been paid.

What you describe does sound unusual, but keep in mind that in Indiana, interest accrues on unpaid judgments at 8% per annum, so it could be...