Don't I have 28 days to file an answer after a lawsuit is served?

There are many types of hearings that can be had in less than the 20 days. As the previous attorneys have suggested you need to hire an attorney...

Can the credit card company or bank come after our new home if my name is the only one on the deed when my husbands ex isfiling?

As the other attorney pointed out, his name cannot be removed from the credit card unless it is paid off. Also correct is that this debt was...

How Do I handle Collection Agents that have been reported on my credit ?

After you receive the rejection letter telling you what agency was used to request your credit, you can request your credit report from them. After...

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If I signed an agreement with an attorney to file bankruptcy and gave him a check but have not filed can I get my money back?

Even if the agreement stated it is non-refundable, there are plenty of cases where an attorney refused to return the money to the client even...

How much does it cost to hire an attorney to file bankruptcy?

The cost will depend on what type of bankruptcy you will be filing. A standard Chapter 7 filed by an attorney will cost you anywhere between $1,200...

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Should i file chapter 7?

You should consult with an attorney to determine whether you qualify for a Chapter 7 or would need to file a Chapter 13. Further, sometimes...

Can creditors come after me and my husband for the house the ex got in the divorce?

Any debts, not just the house, that were in both names can subject your husband to creditors coming to him for collection. If the ex-wife filed...

I defaulted on a payday loan due to I was in the Neuro Clinic and now they say I will be served for court - is this right?

Yes, you can be sued for a payday loan if it remains unpaid. Just like any other debt the one owed the money can sue you to collect. If there is...

In texas can i be sued or put in jail for an unpaid payday loan

Yes it is possible to be sued though as the previous poster suggested, not so likely to be put in jail though the debt collectors may threaten...

What are the steps to legally changing a minor child's last name to be the same as the mother's?

Since you are in Houston, if you go to the basement of the Family Law Court, there is a volunteer from Houston Volunteer Lawyer's Program who can...