My contractor with a L.L.C. took my payment after filed for bankruptcy. Will I be able to sue him for not completing the work?

A bankruptcy only wipes out debts that were incurred before the bankruptcy was filed. Since your payment of March 19th was a day after the...

If I dispute the amount of a debt, what happens after a judgement?

If your old landlord files a lawsuit you will have the right to dispute the charges in court. At trial your landlord will have to prove his case...

Must we file bankruptcy? Repercussions if not? Boat title? Understand w/bankruptcy can't change title, but if we don't file?

With that amount of debt you should seriously consider filing a chapter 7. If you do a little shopping around you will probably be able to find an...

Do I need a lawyer? Do I have a law suit?

You definitely owe Wal-Mart the $500.00 plus the bad check fees. The $100.00 should cover the stopped check fees. If you don't pay back Wal-Mart...

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I had a Judgement vacated 6 years ago. They are now trying to sue me using the original complaint. Can they do this?

Even if the creditor uses the same complaint he must still prove what is owed. Since you paid the debt down to $18,000. you wouldn't owe more than...

What recourse do I have for a default judgement in an unsecured debt case that I was never notified about?

It is NOT legal to file a lawsuit and not serve you. It is NOT legal to even call your mother let alone threaten her credit. The stuff about not...

What is my next step to get bank levy money?

You need to file a motion for turnover of the asset and get a court order. Call the Clerk of the Court to see if they have a form you can fill out.

Can a collection agency call your supervisor, coworkers and friends. after you have already contacted the company themselves?

A debt collection CANNOT call your supervisor, coworkers and friends. That if a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). You...

Can a company refuse to mail you an itemized statement when requested?

I have never heard of a collection agency refusing to send a letter because "mail is not secure". It sounds very fishy to me. If the debt is that...

OWE PROPERTY TAXES GOING ON MY 3RD YEAR SHOULD I FILE BANKRUPTCY OR WHAT SHOULD I DO COUNTY GOING TO SELL TITLE ANYWAYS?

Perhaps you can file a chapter 13 and make payments on your back property taxes and still keep your home. Consult with a bankruptcy attorney...