When a defendant files a motion and responds to my amended complaint even if it has not been served yet, does he waive service?

Once a defendant has appeared in US District Court, if their lawyer is using the CM/ECF system for electronic filing, then once your amended...

Debt Collection in California: What disclosure is required by collector during subsequent phone calls?

You are observant and correct. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) at 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1692e(11) requires every communication from a debt...

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I live with boyfriend for 7 years, could he be responsible for my debt if he signs me on his health insurance plan from work?

So long as you are using your own accounts to pay your debts and he has not used the credit cards or signed any papers to be liable on any of your...

The furniture can probably be repossessed if your agreement gives them a security interest in it. However, used furniture is probably not worth...

Credit card settlment

Please be sure that you get proper documentation of your settlement, so that you know your payment means that this is done and they cannot simply...

Am i free of any legal obligation to pay a car loan if I'm not on the lease?

With the car title and lease not in your name, I see this turning out badly for you if you try to drive off in this vehicle and keep it in another...

Send sample letter 1.1, linked below, by certified mail, return receipt, and keep a photocopy for your files with their letter. Explain in simple...

Is there ANY way to completely protect real property in California against judgment-creditors or plaintiffs? Trusts or anything.

Most of these trust concepts cost more money and don't live up to the expectations to save someone from minor cases, such as a day lost from work....

California Civil Code Section 1526, accord and satisfaction

Section 1526 is a difficult section the Civil Code and there are cases that make navigation through this process uncertain. First, it may be...

Do I have to pay witnesses to appear?

If you want to be able to compel them to appear to a deposition or trial, you must have them served with a subpoena and pay them witness fees and...