How likely will I win a judgment ?

I think you will win. Don't forget to take the IOU with you to court.

Your rights in this matter will normally be determined by what is said in the divorce settlement or the judgment. Was she required to remove you...

I married my childs biological father and stopped enforcement. trying to close on a loan and the arrears are showing.

Who is the money owed to? is it actually owed to you, or to a government agency? If the money is owed to you personally, you should be able to get...

Can I hold my ex accountable in equitable distribution for a business promissory note that I signed?

You can ask that your ex be assigned a contingent liability to contribute to hep you repay the lan if in fact it ever becomes payable. There is...

Process of small claims court ?

Assuming the defendant has been correctly served, I think you will win. Be sure to take your evidence with you when you go to court.

How to reconcile possible debt to family members?

In addition to what the other lawyers have said, I suggest you see a local attorney, at least to help you determine if the statute of limitations...

Can a debt collector file a lawsuit on behalf of a utility company who does not sue customers or charge additional fees?

Assuming what you say is correct, what's your plan going to be if the Chairman of NVEnergy wakes up in bed on Monday morning and makes the decision...

You don't always have to ask the court to give you payment terms, you also have the ability to call the other side and try to work out a settlement...

Can two collection agencies contact "joint owner" on same debt?

I would like you to write again after you have talked about all of this to the folks that you have been paying.

Old Judgement

I'm glad to hear that you are on the mend. Go talk to a bankruptcy lawyer and find out what your legal rights could be to get yourself free of debt.