You must act fast. You need to file a motion to have the default set aside. Do you have a legitimate defense to the case actually against you?...

Every state has a limit to the percentage of yor salary that can be garnished. Google "claims of exemption" with your state and you will know ASAP....

Every state has a limit to the percentage of yor salary that can be garnished. Google "claims of exemption" with your state and you will know ASAP....

Will contacting a lawyer after her failure to validate the "debt" under FDCPA mean that I agree that the debt is valid?

Demanding validaton of debt under the FDCPA and Rosenthal Act apply pre-filing of suit. You stated you were already sued. Now you must comply with...

Contact a consumers rights/FDCPA attorney in your area. Disclaimer of California Attorney Although the above response is believed to be...

How to collect on a lawsuit?

If the judgment was not renewed within 10 years of entry, the judgment has expired and your mom is unfortunately out of luck. Disclaimer of...

Can the courts in a creditor lawsuit garnish the max allowed if it will cause hardship?

If you need earnings for "support" (aka basic living expenses), the wage garnishment can be defeated to the extent necessary to support your basic...

I need a lawyer to plead against a collection agency's default judgement against me. Last charge was from a credit card company

Hire an attorney to challenge the original default judgment to have it set aside asap. Any delays with prejudice your chances of succeeding in this...

Is it illegal for a collection agency to pretend they are a law firm and refuse to send legal documents in the mail ?

Might be illegal. In California, to pretend to be an attorney when you are not is a misdemeanor. Definitely a violation of the FDCPA and relevant...

I had a summary judgement placed against me today over a credit card debt.

You are very late in the game to be asking this question. Call the credit card's attorney and see what can be worked out. Disclaimer of...