How long of attorney non-response until I can stop payments? Case active, no response in 6mo, no bills but I keep making payment

It may be malpractice is if the attorney's misconduct causes missing the statute of limitations or the delay prejudiced your case, such that the...

My wife cosigned on a credit card for a friend. That "friend" maxed out the card by forging my wife's signature and voice .

My legal guide on Avvo, linked below, should be read and followed immediately and the account closed and a police report filed with a copy to the...

I have judgment and garnishment

Wage garnishment is calculated on a percentage of net take-home wages (after taxes) above the Federal Minimum Wage on a 30-hour work week. Did your...

On credit card debt: paying in full versus settlement arrangement

That's typically how it seems to end up, from what I have seen over the years, which is why I have so many satisfied clients posting reviews on...

Violation of FDCPA and Rosenthal act of California

Any settlement offer made by a defendant in the case is a compromise between what they perceive as their potential exposure if the case goes to...

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Should I show up to a court date after my creditors sue me for my unpaid credit card debts?

The post is not specific on what the upcoming hearing is or the status of the case (such as, whether a judgment has been entered against you or if...

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Can my federal student loans acquire my defaulted private student loan debt so that I pay and deal with the government only?

No. Our federal government does not have the funding to do that or the legal jurisdiction for that process. I also believe that you would not want...

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Could a local sheriff levy a judgement and take action even if the name of the judgement is incorrect.

With so many people in the United States with the same or very similar names, one would think that the sheriffs and banks would require spelling be...

6 yrs ago my bank pressed charges against me for unpaid NSF fees. I was arrested and paid my restitution back to them in full.

If you have proof of having paid the charges, then you have a defense to this lawsuit. Also, you may be able to defend as this appears to be time...

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What choices do I now have after satisfying a default Judgment?

Sounds as though the title company found out about the Abstract of Judgment, which was out there and had not been released upon receipt of the full...