There are so many potential defenses to a medical bill from the medical provider, because of numerous billing errors that should be carefully...

Can I ask for a voluntary gift pledge of cash to use as a cash award to an individual who completes goals outlines at pledge?

Gifts between people are legal. If they exceed a certain amount, such as over $13,000, the donor may need to report it to the IRS on a gift tax...

Am I eligible for Chapter 7? / Is Social Security income used to calculate DMI?

Below in the link to a good means test calculator, so you can run through it for your specific zip code and circumstances. Regardless, there is...

Is the lawyer responsible for making sure client signs fee agreement?

Regardless of the agreement status, you paid the lawyer, and he should have followed up if he did not get your signature, so that he could perform...

We live in california, my husband is filing bankruptcy for things he got before we got married can it affect me? thanks

His bankruptcy will only affect you to the extent that you have any joint debts or intend on applying for credit with him in the future. If he has...

My daughter and I have both been victimized by fake collection agencies who collected on accounts of ours. One such account was

Two points: one, I have written a legal guide on Avvo, in the first link, below, with many tips on how to detect and stop identity theft, and...

Hello need help with money owed harassment

Your friend may be a debt collector, as defined under the Cal. Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which includes creditors of a consumer...

Money owed to a friend

Your friend may be a debt collector, as defined under the Cal. Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which includes creditors of a consumer...

Missed a 30d deadline on summons by 4 days. filed a motion to quash POS. worried - what if Judge denies my motion ?

If you filed your motion to quash, that is supposed to prevent a default from being entered. The court will then rule on your motion and either...

Credit Solutions contract

Many debt settlement companies are not reputable, according to a study by the U.S. Government Accounting Office, which I discuss in my legal guide...