Living together...but no more!

This is a fuzzy situation. You COULD claim a landlord lien on the bedroom set and his belongings until he pays his share of the rent. You can...

What are common civil contempt rulings for non-payment of debts.

You can often use judgments as wallpaper. This is especially true in Texas, where we exempt an awful lot of personal property. It is common for all...

When a landlord is awarded a judgment funds from a tenant in civil court, and never received funds from tenant. Must he re-sue.

Probably not. You DO need to answer the suit. Find the judgment and attach it to your answer. You may be able to turn the tables on the tenant by...

Can a original creditor disclose my account number to a coworker?

Probably is. Section 804 of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) states emphatically that a debt collector can't call your place of...

After making an agreement in person with witnesses, the concepts shared/intellectual property were contracted to someone else!:(

I assume you are saying that the persons with whom you contracted are the ones using your concept. The full analysis will require a...

Just got a call from a physical therapy that we owe $75 from 3 years ago, Never got a bill,or call told them to get a court date

There is probably a state law about proper debt collection, and it probably requires action prior to the third year, and if it doesn't, it probably...

Bankruptcy chapter 7; how long it takes?

Typically, a Chapter 7 takes between three and six months, depending on complexity. Pretty common to go to an attorney, get the paperwork, and get...

Bankruptcy chapter 7; how long it takes?

Typically, a Chapter 7 takes between three and six months, depending on complexity. Pretty common to go to an attorney, get the paperwork, and get...

If you are careful, you may be able to do some of this, but you'll have to be careful. Some teams are more aggressive than others, and some names...

What is the maximum amount of interest that can be charged on a payment plan?

18% is generally safe, but details matter. Best to pay an attorney to draft a good contract for a few hundred dollars and probably get a few other...