I have family member who's house is going into auction next week on the 27th. What are their options for protecting themselves.

I agree with Attorney Voisenat. Chapter 13 will have the effect of immediately stopping the foreclosure, but before doing that, your family member...

I am an authurized user on my mothers credit card. When she passes away, am I responsible for the balance?

I agree with Attorney Corbin. It all depends if you are only an authorized user, or if you're a cosigner. If you're only an authorized user, you...

As attorney Bahr indicated, there are two separate issues: 1. You responsibility as a codebtor to repay the loan in case of default of the...

I want to know if a creditor can garnish wages on a debt from 2001 in california.

If there was a judgment entered against you before the statute of limitations expired, then wage garnishment may be one of the post-judgment...

Im getting sued from a credit card and i need help how to reply and maybe settle this law suit

As Attorney Sullivan indicated, you should file an answer to avoid getting a default judgment. More information about what to do when you are being...

There has been a non-judgment lien on my boat for over 20 years. Is it still valid? Is there any way to remove it?

What type of lien is it? One idea is to try negotiating with the lienholder to settle the debt for less than the amount of the lien, in exchange...

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I received a letter from a collections lawfirm for a 600.00 debt.

If all your income is exempt, and any funds in your bank account can be traced to the exempt income, they shouldn't be able to garnish wages or...

Without more information, I would say they could be asking for a letter from your attorney (if any) authorizing the bank to continue loan...

IS IT NECESSARY TO ANSWER DEBT COLLECTOR CALLS IF FILING CHAPTER 7

You do not need to answer calls from debt collectors. In fact, if you want them to stop contact you, you can write them "cease-and-desist" letters....

Can I leave the country and re enter with a Court Collections Agency TICKET UNPAID AND NOW I HAVE A SUSPENDED LICENSE

As long as you have a valid passport, you should be able to re-enter the country. However, as the previous attorney mentioned, if you are not a...