Rights collecting small claims judgement in DuPage County?

Defendant has 30 days to move to reconsider or appeal, although that requires a showing of error by the trial court. A judgment is immediately...

What type of lawyer handles title jumping of a boat?

A consumer lawyer. There is a warranty of title under the Uniform Commercial Code that entitles you to good title and freedom from adverse claims.

The number of days should be stated in the summons. You may file a motion for an extension. In the central and southern districts these are...

Can you be charged interest on a doctor bill by a debt collector when your not charged interest on the original bill?

A debt collector can, upon notice, charge 5% interest on a medical bill even though the underlying agreement says nothing about interest. A rate...

Can a servicer for a private student loan offset my state tax refund?

The answer depends on who the guarantor and servicer are and the loan documents. Have an attorney review the facts/ documents. It should not cost...

In IL, am I responsible for wife’s credit card debt?

Probably not. The federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act entitles each spouse to contract for credit without the involvement of the other spouse. ...

Can my wife be picked up by the local police the a american express credit card debt?

This sounds like a scam. Nonpayment of a debt is not a crime. Threatening people with arrest and prosecution is not legitimate debt collection. ...

File a motion to vacate within 30 calendar days of the date of judgment, stating that you were not served and wish to defend. Without delaying...

I am a cosigner for a loan can i sue the borrower for not making payments?

If a cosigner pays the principal debtor's obligation, he has the right to recover the same amount from the principal debtor.

I roof somebody's house a few months ago and now they have file for bankruptcy and haven't paid me the remaining balance?

Filing a bankruptcy gives rise to an "automatic stay" prohibiting creditors (you) from attempting to collect pre-petition debts. You can review...