Do I need a contract with a lawyer before they can represent me in court?

A fee agreement is no necessary for fees under $1000.

How do i know if there is really a judgment against me?

Research the court records to see if a judgment was entered.

You may be able to hire an attorney with no money. Look for an attorney who handles Fair Debt Collections Practices Act cases.

Can landlords charge a fee for making an on time rental payment?

No they cannot, and less you were written agreement, your lease, provides that they can do so.

What is the best way to send $30,000 from my US account to my UK account?

If you are not able to transfer any amount in one transaction, it is still illegal to break it up into smaller transactions. As to what you can do,...

What is an opposition for a motion to summary judgment? why is required? how do you know you need one? & why is essential.

While it is possible for a motion for summary judgment to not be successful without an opposition, it is not worth taking the risk. If you did not...

Can a collection agency sue and garnish my wages even though I have attempted to pay them.

Yes they can. But you may be able to request the court to set a payment schedule Note, this is only general information, not legal advice....

How to proceed with Ethics Violation?

Your attorney is the best person to make this determination. You may get better answers by posting this question in the family/divorce topic.

Can a person go to jail for not keeping up paying debt collectors? Also by having judgments against me to pay?

No. In some circumstances some child support judgments may have criminal consequences but generally debt collection may not result in jail...

Can someone file a lawsuit against me ?

Yes but you have solid defenses. You may be able to have the case dismissed and your attorneys fees awarded right away. See a good attorney.