What should I do about a credit card that was already judged against in 2011 and now they are requiring another appearance?

Whatever you do, do not simply ignore it. If you don't show up, they can have a "body attachment" issued, which is basically a warrant for your...

I received a call from a company, Western Arbitrations Management that states it purchased the debt of an old loan of mine.

Report their calls to the Federal Trade Commission. Their threats were improper. Tell them you will not pay them anything until they mail you...

Landlord in IL say they will do a background credit check,can they see an eviction from another MI from 5 yrs ago?

There are some specialty credit bureaus that provide this type of service to landlords, and they do pick up things that do not show up on the big...

Can I sue a finance company for not returning my car after it was impounded.

Is your wife on the finance contract/title? Having the car impounded was likely an act of default under the terms of the contract -- you need to...

Is there anything I can do about a title loan my "mentally challenged" daughter was given?

Along with what the other attorneys said, you could have a consumer law attorney review her documents to see if they violate any consumer...

What can I do to open a bank account again?

Have a consumer law attorney review your facts and documents to see if there is anything that can be done. Did you file a police report? Your...

Is this a possible false advertisement case? What are the chances of winning it?

You might want to talk to a class action attorney about the situation. If your facts would support a good false advertising case, the only...

Am I responsible for my ex-husband's condo going into foreclosure if I was never on the loan?

You should have an attorney review the paperwork. It is possible they are just naming you because they are suing you for possession, and not a...

A creditor sent a wage summons to my employer and have been sending a summons to my old address. Can I file a motion?

See a consumer law attorney right away. It is possible the Fair Debt Collection Act has been violated if you were not properly served, the lawsuit...

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Do I need a lawyer or should I go to court and see what I'm being offered?

Whether you should hire an attorney depends a lot on your specific situation. Debt buyers such as Midland will often drop the case if an attorney...