Need to know what action to take to resolve a collection issue with a nursing home.

I agree that you should contact an elder law attorney right away. I would caution against using your own retirement funds to address this...

My father bought a car in his name and my sister made payments and has the car.. My father passed away and the car was just

I am sorry about your loss. Some auto financing contract provide that the car can be repossessed when the borrower dies. I recommend that your...

Can I sue not only for my full deposit $600, the $300 pet deposit, moving & other related expenses, mental anguish, prop. damage

It partly depends on whether your apartment was covered by the Illinois Security Deposit Return Act. To be covered, the apartment needs to be in a...

You should contact an attorney who specializes in representing consumers to see if you have any good defenses to the case. If there is no written...

How do I go about re-claiming my vehicle that was repossessed illegally?

If you are certain the repossession was not legal, you can submit an affidavit of defense to the lender, which will prevent them from transferring...

My ex roommate used my info to open two credit cards

You should put a fraud alert on your credit file with the major credit bureaus, to make it harder for him to try the same stunt again. Also, the...

I have verbally agreed to a residential lease that begins in 80 days. The agent wants first month's rent and deposit now.

This is a pretty common requirement. The Chicago landlord tenant ordinance has lots of rules about how security deposits must be treated by...

Identity Theft killing my chances to get a job

I recommend finding a consumer who files cases under the Fair Credit Reporting Act in your state. Most will provide a free consultation and take...

Assocation harasment with unfair charges, also outragous charges by there lawyer, what can a homeowner do?

You might want to consult an attorney who specializes in representing consumers about your situation. The attorneys who are trying to collect the...

Can court force someone to pay his debt with his kids monthly Social Security income

No, social security money can never be obtained to collect a debt, and that goes double for social security money that is intended for his...