You can use the failure to provide what you paid for as a defense to their claim for monies due.

You cannot report it stolen. You can sue for the car back.

The lawyer should have done what was promised but it is not a defense to the lawsuit.

Yes If he breached your agreement to pay you can sue.

There is a new California law extending the time to sue for sexual abuse. Consult with experienced attorneys in the state where this occurred.

In many states there are few dispute arbitration and mediation services. In your situation, some refund may be in order. But you should also...

A true gift cannot be taken back. The issue may be was it a loan, a gift in consideration of marriage, or was it a true gift.

Was a deed provided? You should check the county recorder records as you may fully own the property.

The debtor does not have to pay you, you have to go over the debtor. There are many tools and techniques of debt collection, including liens on...

This could be a scam or just a debt collector that violates the law.