Your wife was sued for a debt the divorce court ordered her ex-husband to pay because the creditor was not a party to her divorce. When two people...

The discharge process is a little different in every community. There is no discharge hearing in my community, but you must submit a report stating...

FYI, attorneys generally don't appreciate hyperbole like "drowning in payments" from prospective clients. It marks you, and not in a good way....

Lawyers who specialize in handling appeals often have short deadlines to act. Unfortunately, you didn't tell us WHEN the order for restitution was...

An answer to a legal proceeding isn't like answering your phone call. Unless you filed a formal written document called an Answer with the Court,...

You can hire an attorney for nearly any legal matter if your case is valid and you pay for their time to work for you. Use the "Find a Lawyer"...

Now you know! When someone sues you, it is wise to write your response and file it with the court to let them know you oppose the lawsuit. The...

Whether a lender will give you a secured loan is their decision. As the legal owner of real estate, you might be eligible to take out a HELOC, but...

I haven't seen the paperwork you received, but in many states, if you don't respond to a request to contact law enforcement, you can be "served" by...

Ordinarily, the courts are open to everyone, and anyone can sue. However, when someone is trying to sue for damage to their credit, federal laws...