Owned a business which sold future receivables then failed, I am now being sued for the remaining amount of the sale.

Very often people ask questions on AVVO that inquire whether a payment arrangement can be made. Payment arrangements are offered, made, and...

BUNCH OF TAX DEBT THANKS TO A SHADY TAX RETURN PREPARER. AND NOW I'VE GOT A $912 LEVY ON MY PAYCHECK

From a consumer rights perspective, I wonder how much you paid for this service and whether other consumers have been scammed. You might want to...

I co-signed a loan for a vehicle for my ex, now I am trying to get out of it but she insists I wait, am I able to do anything?

She may not qualify for a loan on her own; and if the current lender knows that, then they will not want to let you off of the hook. If this loan...

How do I get my name off of a debt and get reimbursed for a vehicle that was awarded to my ex-wife in our divorce decree?

You can sue your ex-spouse to enforce the divorce decree. From a credit reporting angle: make sure to keep payments up to date, otherwise this...

Mother passed away left me her house, but she also left credit card debt. Will I be responsible for her debt.

If you are getting phone calls or mail to collect your mother's debt then your consumer rights are being violated. You are not obligated to pay...

You need to get an entire copy of the court record - best from the courthouse. If there is already a judgment against you, then the judgment...

Do I have to appear in court if I was recently summonsed in a state I haven't lived in since October 2014?

The short answer: you can try to transfer venue to your county, but there is no law that protects you from being sued in a county where you lived...

Can I do anything about a negative hit on my credit report?

If you were merely an authorized user, rather than a co-applicant on the account, then this account should not be on your credit report at all. ...

Theft identity

The first step you need to take is to file a police report. The police rarely take the time to investigate these claims, but you will need a copy...

If my wages were garnished unlawfully can i legally request those funds back?

Wage garnishment is generally illegal in Texas. However, if your wages are issued from a state that allows wage garnishment (if your employer's...