Can they garnish my wages on a debt that was incurred from my ex husband while we were married and I signed along with him?

They need to file a lawsuit and serve it. It must be against either your ex or you personally, or both. They must then get a judgment. Then they...

Please Help! Can I use this as my meritorious defense?

Once there is a judgment against you, you do not get to re-litigate the merits of the case and make this argument until you get the default and...

Validate debt for judgment

Different judges, clerks, courts and courtrooms have different requirements to obtain default judgments. This has been a long fight internally with...

I have a judgment on my credit since 2009

Probably still need to pay it. Prior financial institution might have sold it, some other party may have acquired it, etc. Need to check the court...

Attorney help

Look for consumer rights attorney in your area. Disclaimer of California Attorney Although the above response is believed to be accurate, it...

Can a debt collection agency ignore a request for debt validation saying a response was not received within 30 days if I have...

If they received a request for debt validation within 30 days, and you can prove it, there are very stringent limits on the actions they can take...

Can i reopen a default judgement case?

Depends on more facts. How were you served? When did you learn about the lawsuit? Ever consult with an attorney to represent you? Is the judgment...

Turned into collections by landlord (leasing company) but have all documentation. Dispute with credit bureau or sue?

Talk to a consumer attorney ASAP. This could hurt your credit, even if you dispute with the 3 credit reporting bureaus. That can cost you money in...

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Do I need an attorney if my wages are being garnished for an outstanding student loan without pror notification?

Contact a consumers rights attorney. Disclaimer of California Attorney Although the above response is believed to be accurate, it should not...

You will not go to jail for not paying this debt. All they can do is sue you and go after your assets - which sound very limited, at best. Instead,...