My wife is being sued in federal court for a 1976 $3,000 student loan. Can we get it dismissed.

First, please be aware that you have only 21 days to respond to the lawsuit in District Court, otherwise your wife's default will be entered. Also,...

For a "Notice of Case Management Conference" in Ca, is it possible to file for an extension?

Perhaps you can appear by phone, using CourtCall? Just go to their web site to see if the judge that has the CMC allows Courtcall, which will save...

Requests for Admissions - Wrong Party?

You must answer to the extent that you know and explain to the extent that you are unable to respond, for lack of information. An objection must...

In a limited civil case, what discovery forms are permitted?

Form DISC-004 is specifically designated for use in limited civil cases. Form DISC-001 is not for use in limited civil cases. DISC-020 is for use...

Only the clerk of the court, a judge, or an attorney of record may issue a subpoena. Any other persons signing it make the subpoena unenforceable...

At least 15 days before the hearing, be sure you have served and filed the Case Management Statement (CM Statement). Also, review your calendar at...

Can a judgement or garnishment be taken from my Disibility/SSI if those are my sole means of support/survival??

Social Security is exempt from garnishment and even bank levy, provided that the funds in the account are only from an exempt source (such as...

I want to sue a debt negotiator for not keeping his contract and not giving me back my $10,000 (for the debt)back. How?

The first link, below, is directly to my legal guide on Avvo about the scams being perpetrated against consumers, known as debt negotiation or debt...

One Action Rule

If the case is still in bankruptcy, you should hire an experienced lawyer who can get the bankruptcy court to order the car lender to sign title...

I have seen debts sold by the creditor, only to later be claimed by MULTIPLE debt collectors, each of which claimed to have documents that proved...