My wife received a letter stating that a claim of foreign judgment was filed. I'm not 100% what this means and is she in trouble

Apparently a judgment was entered against her in another state or county, and the judgment creditor registered the judgment locally, so as to be...

The statute is either five or ten years depending on the exact documents signed. Follow the instructions on the summons. No answer is...

Have a consumer attorney review this. Key issues are when payments were last made and what correspondence you have received/ sent. It should not...

Plaintiff can request one, but it is ministerial and issued by clerk upon payment of small fee

Debt collection /conflict with the previous landlord/ no deposit in their hand

Have an attorney that defends consumer cases review this immediately. Provide the lease, any correspondence, any collection correspondence, and...

It's legal for a collector company to place in one month, numerous negative remarks for the same account with the same balance?

It would be necessary for a consumer attorney to analyze the actual credit reports to see if they are inaccurate. (Get all 3 credit reports, not...

Can I lien a home that is owned by someone other than the person living in the home.

You would have to get a judgment, which is what creates the lien. The lien attaches to the defendant's property, only. If the defendant...

My husband was sent a Notice of Levy however it is actually my brother in law they are looking for. Can we sue?

You need an attorney immediately. Immediately notify the bank and plaintiff's attorney in writing that the debtor is the brother. Then get a...

Is this a private or federal loan? Do you have any defenses (fraudulent school, statute of limitations in the case of a private but not federal...

Illinois has a statutory warranty for 15 days/ 500 miles. It applies to the power train. Notify the dealer in writing of all problems, at least...