I received a notice of garnishment. Is it too late to call the creditor and work out a payment plan with them?

Some states' process of garnishment requires the creditor to notify the debtor that they have one last chance to pay before they serve the...

Do you received a copy from your creditor when they file abstract of judgment?

The creditor is supposed to send you a copy of the Abstract. If you already filed for bankruptcy and the creditor never filed the Abstract, then...

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Should my son pay off his collection account?

The sooner this debt can be paid, the sooner your son's credit can start improving. It's common for a debt to be sold to another company and can...

We filed bankruptcy and got a discharge. Now we just found out that we still have a judgment.

I agree with attorney McCormack. Once a bankruptcy case has closed a Motion to Reopen must be filed, and it requires a filing fee. Keep in mind...

Doesn't someone have to notify me such as the CA Franchise Tax Board,or my bank before doing a levy from my accounts.

I would suggest you set up a payment plan with the FTB. You can meet with a local attorney that offers free consultations, but if you do, do it...

Can an attorney make case handling decisions after the client passes away?

Based on these basic facts, I too do not see anything out of the ordinary either. A deceased Plaintiff's executor, administrator, or successor in...

I agree with the other two answers. Unfortunately, you co-signed on these loans - meaning you agreed to assume responsibility to pay back the loan...

I made a payment arrangement after a lawsuit was filed for capital CC debt. Trying to clarify meaning in the agreement.

Generally once a creditor obtains a judgment, they can obtain a "Writ of Execution" (different jurisdictions have different names for it). A writ...