It may give you the opportunity to challenge the judgment but, if successful, the creditor can simply amend the judgment.

You probably need to do nothing. Your options would be to negotiate and pay or file bankruptcy.

Yes you can use your own living trust (intervivos revocable trust) to pay anything.

Yes to both questions. You can refuse to settle with a confidentiality clause and go to trial. Or demand more money. But you have to decide if...

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There is nothing presented in the question that shows a conflict of interest.

There is not likely a valid case. But there are ambiguities in the question. So, cConsult with experienced legal malpractice attorneys in the...

The advice to file a frivolous defense is bad advice. Attorneys can help find legitimate defenses.

You will need to sue them for breach of contract.

They likely have the right to do so. Review the co-signed documents.

No you can still negotiate. Be wary of statements they make as they may be untrue.