Mr. Chen is correct, as usual. I should add that a deadline is a deadline, but that does not mean that you cannot file papers late, if a default...

I need to file a response to a summons in a limited civil case. I would like to settle. What form do I use?

My website explains your options. The home page has several short videos and my articles also discusses options when sued in Superior Court on an...

I filed a regular complaint and the defendant sent his answer with general denials. I would like a more detailed answer.

You could, but I do not recommend amending the complaint to be verified, because then any errors that you make in your complaint can be used...

While it is possible the small claims judge may view it as improper for a small claims case, the more likely reason that it is removed from small...

Where do i obtain a ...Exemption from the enforcement of judgments form? Then who to i send it to etc.? For the items a sheriff

I have linked to those forms, below. The forms are filed in quadruplicate with the levying officer (usually the sheriff executing the...

How should my in-laws respond to a summon on 5/26/2013 for a person who never exist on their address? From: Midland Funding LLC

I have seen people ignore debt collection lawsuits, then a default judgment is entered and eventually the Plaintiff's debt collection lawyers get...

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Medical debt - can they chase in Europe to extend statute of limitations?

If they sue you and get a default judgment, then they can try to enforce it on any assets you have in the USA or try to get the judgment...

You need an attorney who handles debt collection defense, more broadly known as a consumer attorney involved in debtor's rights. Please see my...

My debt was bought. New debtor says to write out check to original creditor. Is this correct?

It may be logical if a bankruptcy trustee is overseeing the collection of unpaid assets and insists that the checks be deposited in the name of the...

Is there such a thing called a "termination database"?

When you refer to "a levying officer," are you referring to a County Sheriff's Civil Process Department? If so, they don't use "scare tactics," as...