I was out of country for three years. I came back now and found someone used my credit card and phone account.

I'd recommend getting a police report from your local police or sheriff's department and that you pay to freeze your credit reports with Experian,...

I'm in Ca and being sued by a credit card. If the court finds it in their favor, what can they do to me?

If a judgment is entered against you on this lawsuit, it is possible that if they try to garnish your wages, you would qualify for a claim of...

I live in California, can my wages be garnished for my husbands back child support? If so, is there anything I can do?

The IRS can garnish wages, levy bank accounts, record a lien on real property, and (as you've learned) intercept tax refunds. If you are unable...

Can I send subpoena to declarant of C.C.P 98 instead of asking Sheriff to serve?

You must use a process server or the sheriff's civil department. Process servers may be able to do this more quickly. If the witness is there and...

I had an abstract of judgement placed against me in 2007 I paid the debt off 1/2008. How do I get it removed with LA County?

Mr. Chen is correct, as usual. If a satisfaction of judgment has been filed, then all you need now is to get either a certified copy of that...

My email account got hacked,have all important personal information(tax info)stored in there,should I file police report? Thanks

Yes, I'd recommend a police report and that you pay to freeze all of your credit reports with Experian, Equifax and Trans Union. The details are on...

I have $4,000 in bills from an ER that didn't provide me services. I've disputed the charges, to no effect. Recourse?

The medical bill should be disputed in writing, with proof of delivery by U.S. Certified Mail, return receipt requested. See the sample letters on...

Why would a debt collector block out an account number from a billing statement?

The Cal Rules require protection from identity theft by requiring all but the last four digits of an account number and other personal information...

Unfortunately, there are court cases that have relaxed the rigor of a collection agency's response to a request for validation under the Fair Debt...

Demand letter proof of debt

Such letter will not serve as a response to the complaint, which leaves you exposed to having a default judgment entered or the letter stricken as...