Somebody owes me 50$ and I want to know how I can go about getting it back.

You can sue in small claims court which is the legal way to get it although it probably isn't worth it.

I was sued by a collector in mid October. A court date exists but I haven't been served. What do I do?

I agree you have no obligations to act on the lawsuit until you are served with it. However, once they make several attempts to serve you then...

I don't know what to say to the attorney that is on the papers that I was served for a motorcyle they repossessed from me.

A creditor can sue for a repossession under state law. The deficiency or difference between what they sold the motorcycle for and the balance on...

Can a Widow on Social Security be sued for walking away from a home she could no longer afford in MN?

They can sue but they cannot garnish or levy SSI or disability income. A bankruptcy could be filed for peace of mind which some will do to stop...

Whats best in this situation: Bankruptcy first or finish divorce and transfer retirement first?

Agreed the consideration to file a bankruptcy and at what time is 1) personal and 2) strategy. However, you need to discuss this with a bankruptcy...

Am I responsible for a check from my job that was returned for insufficient funds to a check cashing store?

Yes you are liable on the check. By endorsing the back of a check (signing it) with a general endorsement then you are presenting a check with...

I want to file a chapter 13 and keep my house how does that affect me in keeping my house will my mortgage still stay the same

Chapter 13 is a flat fee if the attorney uses the model retention agreement drafted by the bankruptcy judges in this district. It is a flat fee of...

Will mymortgage increase if I file a chapter 7?

The issue on assets is equity and protecting the assets with exemptions. It is wise to get an attorney. A Chapter 7 does not change payments for...

Being sued personally for an S Corporation biz card, biz no longer in business. What are my next steps?

Certainly the first attorney is correct that we cannot teach you how to practice law on this site. It would take too long and it is too...

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If you are employed with Department of Defense & file Chapter 7, 11 or 13 will you lose a secret clearance? Obtain a Top Secret?

Bankruptcy is the responsible way to resolve debt problems and it prevents retaliation by the government if you file a bankruptcy. I.E. if you...