How to collect on a $5K judgment from someone who has assets but no cash?

She should perform a debtor examination of her former spouse. At the debtor examination you can determine what assets the former spouse has to...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy waiting period for buying a house

Filing for a BK does not disqualify a person from purchasing a home. However, it will probably affect the following: 1. Required down payment...

Counsel Ashabraner and Chen are correct in their analysis. You will also need to perform a debtor examination of the creditor to determine what...

What would reasonable attorney's fees be limited to in a California Superior Court lawsuit for $815???

You should get a copy of the agreement that you signed to see if it provides for attorneys fees and costs. If the agreement does then the...

Can my wife force the sale of our home?

You need to seek out a good family law attorney on all of these issues. There are multiple issues here: 1. Divorce. 2. Possible separate and...

Being sued for credit card dept

Go pay the filing fee as the fee waiver was denied. You cannot file the answer without paying the filing fee if the waiver was denied. If you...

I would appear at the next scheduled appearance date. At that hearing I would ask for the case to be dismissed if the Plaintiff fails to appear...

Chapter 13 and Lifting of Automatic Stay?

With respect to your loan modification. A loan modification requires approval by the court in a Chapter 13 case. If you borrow money from a...

I am California resident being sued in Colorado by leasing company. What are my rights?

If you signed a lease that gives Colorado court jurisdiction it should be enforceable. Thus, it appears as though you will have to appear in...

Is it okay to sue an impostor creditor in bankruptcy court or is the bankruptcy court meant only for the benefit of creditors?

Why don't you contact the creditor and ask them why they are filing a proof of claim if they have no relation to the creditor itself. Perhaps...