If I settled a debt over the phone yesterday and have till Dec 30 to pay it do I still have to answer a summons that was left?

You should get in touch with an attorney familiar with debt collection laws (the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, "FDCPA," chief among...

In the state of Michigan do I need to be a licensed PI to be able to offer background checks?

You do not need to be a licensed PI. There are subscription-based services that are frequently used by employers, attorneys, debt collectors and...

I would argue that if the repo man is discussing the delinquent status of your debt with third parties, this is probably a violation of federal law...

Can I reschedule a court date for a summons if I am overseas and unable to attend the court date?

The short answer is that there are a number of additional questions that need to be answered in order to answer your question. Have you been...

If a payment plan is already in place, it does not seem likely that you are required to sign a consent judgment. In fact, the law office may be...

Can someone post ur bank check online without your permission?

More information is needed in order to answer your question adequately. The short answer is "probably." The banking information shown on your...

What are my rights and where do I go next?

It is likely you have good legal claims against the repo company. This type of claim is called conversion. There is a statute in Michigan that is...

Michigan courts Summary disposition what if I receive no answer to it?

I agree with Mr. Cronkhite. The most direct path from here to having your motion granted is probably to file a notice of hearing. Contact the...

Is there anything that I can do about a garnishment that was started twice without notification?

Your situation is a complicated one, and it seems to span several potential practice areas. You are supposed to receive notices of a garnishment...

Somebody is threatening to sue me because used lawn equipment he purhcased from me stopped working.

If you sold it "as is," that means you are providing no express or implied warranty. In short, you are not legally required to rescind the sale or...