Do I have to be "served" first? If I'm not served, what happens?

Usually creditors will just leave it on your door step after they get an order for substituted service. Often they leave it at the wrong house,...

Could the attorney that is suing you represent you ?

She can't. You should hire your own attorney

Could I call the attorney that is suing me for midland and homedepot to settle without going to court or I have to get an attrn

You should get an attorney if at all possible. The creditor attorney is not representing your interests. They want to maximize how much you are...

If they are offering a 2 year deal then it's going to be an agreed judgment. This means it will go on your credit report for 10 years and will be...

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Can a creditor take debtor's money for living expenses and basic survival needs from bank accounts in a judgement?

If you are on social security then your bank is supposed to protect 60 days worth of SS deposits. Other than that, it's difficult to protect any...

A creditor will serve the bank with a writ of garnishment for whoever the judgment is against. The bank is not going to freeze a spouses separate...

Depending on when the judgment was you may be able to hire an attorney now, file a motion for new trial, and try to vacate the judgment. If not,...

My significant other has debts from the past. If we buy a house together or if I buy the house myself can creditors claim it?

If these "other debts" are just credit card debt then they cannot force the sale of your house. If they sue her and get a judgment then the title...

Can my wages be garnished in Illinois for credit judgement received in Texas?

They can try to move the judgment to Illinois by domesticating it and then intercept your wages there. So it is possible. Settlement or...

Abstract Judgement in Texas

Here is an article I wrote on Abstract of Judgments in Texas http://www.judgmentrelease.com/articles/Abstract-of-Judgment-in-Texas.htm