In a small claims court, what is an average length of time from sentencing to paying a debt?

Most small claims judgments are voluntarily paid and collection efforts are needed. Some litigants try collecting in their own while others find...

What can I do if neighbor has allowed me to use their driveway and now is going to block it?

You could attempt to purchase an easement from your neighbor to allow you to use the driveway.

Moldy apartment, want to vacate, but lease says pay penalties

You could file a declaratory judgment action seeking to terminate the lease. That might be safer than vacating and waiting to get sued.

What recourse do I have if I co signed for a student loan to help a friend? It was never intended that I pay this loan.

The lender certainly believed you’d pay if your friend didn’t. Otherwise, the loan wouldn’t have been given. You can try to negotiate with the...

Check whether bar association in KC has a voluntary fee dispute resolution process that a client may initiate. In my side of the state, the local...

I LIVE IN THE STATE of Missouri, i defaulted on a payday loan my court date is tomorrow do i have to appear ?

If you don't show up you might be surprised in a bad way at the resulting default judgment. Show up.

How or Do I give notice 5 years after I've moved?

How do you give the landlord notice of what? If you committed to a 10-year lease term then you are responsible to pay rate for the whole period...

Unfortunately, if you were not afforded a loan modification and if you were given proper notice of the foreclosure then I'm not sure that any legal...

I recently had my savings account cleared out by child support here in missouri. Can they take my checking too?

They certainly can garnish other accounts until you've paid the judgment in full. So long as the judgment is an active one, it can be pursued. ...

Legal malpractice actions are difficult and expensive. Most attorneys don't file those cases. What you can expect is a judgment for actual...