Is it legally to send cease n desist letter to collection agency who has a judgement on hand.

Consumers can send such letter and the debt collection agency must honor it, if this is primarily a consumer debt (not a business debt). If the...

What can I do so the Court can Decide sooner on a motion that is heading nowhere?

The parties can stipulate to ask the court to hear the matter sooner or one party can file an ex parte application to request that the hearing date...

Normally, when a party is represented in a court case, the attorney shows up at hearings and the represented party does not. The exceptions would...

Before a judgment is entered in any court case, the judge should rule on each objection to the evidence that is timely made by each side. This is...

I filed a motion for default judgement. Can the plaintiff still file to attach my bank funds or do they have to wait until we go

Please read my blog postings below, which will provide help on options to set aside and vacate this default judgment. Please act promptly to retain...

In California, is a code required on this type of request if filing for judicial notice?

On how to take judicial notice, see Cal. Rules of Court rule 8.809, which rule does not specify that the request for judicial notice state a...

In process of selling business and want to avoid escrow. How to ensure that I receive funds after transfer of equipment?

Until you receive the payment in full, which clears your bank account and cannot be stopped, you may have the buyer sign a UCC-1 form (see link...

How to find someone using your social security number

While this may require hiring an experienced consumer attorney and/or private investigator, start by impelementing the steps in my Avvo legal guide...

How can I report a debt relief company that ripped me off by taking my money up front and not negotiating with my creditors?

If you are being harassed by debt collectors, then you don't need a debt relief company, you need to retain a consumer lawyer (as stated by Ms....

Is it considered legal if a summons is not served directly to the person being summoned ?

A summons and complaint may be served by means other than handing it directly to the defendant. For example, Section 415.20 of the Cal. Code of...