Stepmother (and father helped) stole my social security number to open and sell a business (restaurant).

Please review my legal guide on identity theft on Avvo. I have linked to it, below. You will need to get your current credit reports and then...

Is it a good idea to default on a student loan if you do not expect to be able to pay it off?

If these are private student loans, you may be able to find an experienced lawyer to defend you against these if they file suit in court. I have a...

Absolutely, assuming that the creditor transferred all documents to the debt collector. If not, you may need to contact the creditor on the title...

I received a complaint /summons from a collections lawsuit

I suggest you not do this yourself and find out the actual fee that an attorney who represents consumers on debt collection defense would charge...

It should not appear on your credit, because it has been more than 7.5 years from date of default. A 1099-C does not change the fact that it has...

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The employer should seek their own legal counsel on this. An order to garnish wages is for wages, not independent contractor, but many of these...

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Can we write a letter asking for car title to be switched to mom's name?

This is harming your credit. If possible, pay off the loan and have her get her own financing or make her pay you. Please see my legal guide on...

What exactly needs to be sent in to be considered a proper answer to summons/complaint with a court (California)?

You asked if you can simply send a copy of your answer by certified mail to the plaintiff's lawyer and the court. No. You must file the written...

When someone is taking to court and neither party appear should the case be dismissed automatically by the judge.

The court should not dismiss a case for failure to appear, unless the hearing is an order to show cause for a previous date that was missed and the...

Where should i find any court case against me ?

I have a legal guide on Avvo to access online all the counties in the California Superior Court system. The legal guide also explains which county...