I have a recent award of 68,170 dollars from a Judge. Should I get a collection agency?

Maybe, but collection agencies follow the path of least resistance. They are really only looking for wage garnishment and bank account levy. If the...

When can I collect from the Defendant?

A judgment won't normally contain any comment about "when" the defendant is to pay. You have your judgment, if the defendant won't voluntarily pay...

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I currently in bancruptcy. I had my 341 meeting 2 weeks ago. My landlord has given us a 5 days or quit notice.

Were you filing bankruptcy to try and stop the eviction, or did this just happen for some other reason? As Andrew suggested, provide the...

The statute of limitations does NOT prevent ongoing collection efforts. The statute of limitation doesn't even prevent a lawsuit from being filed...

How do I get released from a judgement for a debt that was my ex-husband's responsibility?

Was it your debt, or a joint debt? A Separation Agreement (Divorce) does not change a person's liability to the 3rd party creditor. If the judgment...

My Mom filed for Bankruptcy, I got a subpoena to testify on Oral Deposition, but the documents requested are unreasonable.

Whether the request is unreasonable depends on the context. Unfortunately your statement doesn't give us much to go on to even speculate whether...

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Maybe a FL attorney can jump in advise on the proper procedure, but in general, you probably have 2 options. (1) File a Motion to Reconsider the...

Can the bank take all of your alimony and child support to satisfy a levy in NJ? They left me with a zero balance in my account

Can they take it, yes. No one but you knows the money in your bank account is from child support and alimony. Presumably NJ has a procedure whereby...

Does filing chapter 7 discharge unemployment repayment?

Unemployment benefits have no special status in bankruptcy vis-a-vis dischargeability. The mere fact that the debt is overpayment of unemployment...

Why is it better to let my properties foreclose before I file bankruptcy?

Sorry to be coy, but you need to ask the person who gave you the advice to explain why. Any specific recommendation is tailored to a person...