I have a judgment against me. The interest is half as much as the principal. I did not pay for 2 yrs. Is this legal?

Sounds right to me. I agree with Attorney Bunce, there are numerous calculators online and do the math. 10% is the normal rate of interest.

What happens during the Default Hearing?

Yes, the Judge will question you and perhaps run numbers (support) based on what you provided. How will ex be notified? Via service at the...

Do I owe all of my divorce settlement on equity of joint ownership of a home 8 years later? What if she refuses to sign selling

You are responsible for what was ordered by the court. If you made any verbal agreements outside of the settlement agreement she may be able to...

Should I defend my self in civil court against a payday loan company?

You MUST respond to protect your rights and you must immediately gather proof for your defense. Do you have a receipt for the cash payment? Find...

What happens when your spouse disobeys an order required not to leave the state?

Why was he ordered to remain in the state? If you are engaged in an already filed dissolution proceeding and he has appeared -- meaning responded...

My wife refused to pay half the mortgage when she moved out last year, now she wants half the current value.

As Attorney Beyer states - you may receive certain credits for paying the mortgage. There is case law for guidance. You should create a...

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If a person is physically and emotionally unable to attend his/her trial for divorce, can the person somehow get a continuance?

Have you tried Levitt & Quinn? (Google them) they take low pay or pro rata fees I believe and will make appearances. I'm re-reading your email...

Here is a name change workshop that I received in my email at the LA Law Library - you might want to...

I have a credit card with 20% interest rate. It got a judgment against me. What interest rate will I be paying?

Should be 10% and should be on the Judgment paperwork.

I'm haunted by a very old student debt I can't pay.

Student loans are difficult to discharge but not impossible. There are four hurdles to overcome. Meet with a local bankruptcy attorney for a free...