How damaging is it to settle credit card debt to your credit report compared to paying off as agreed on a closed account?

Your credit will look better with a paid in full rather than settled for less than amount owed. You can try to negotiate as part of settlement...

My son's father was awarded a restraining order against me for 3 years, is he still obligated to pay child support?

The two issues are not related. The father has a legal obligation to pay support regardless of your actions and even if you prevent...

The clerk will issue a subpoena at not cost to you. A copy has to be personally served on the witness. You hold the original with original proof...

I want to deed back a Timeshare Week to the Timeshare POA and was told they require two years of maintenance fee ($1,100)

Timeshare POA does not have to accept deed back. They can impose conditions. You might want to try selling it on ebay or to a timeshare purchase...

What can I do if the child and her father doesnt want the child to spend summer vacation with her mother?

You can go to court and ask for summer vacations with her or you can just accept that 4 weeks is better than nothing. You do not say how old she...

Debt/collections

You should definitely file a General Denial PLD-050 to prevent a default judgment being taken against you in case you do not file...

My children want a "break" from their Dad. He became somewhat violent last weekend with my son,14. My daughter 10 was very upset

Speak to the Dad and find out what happened from his perspective. If he confirms their story, suggest he has some fencemending to do and perhaps...

A tenant has terminated their lease early. Am I required to give them back sec deposit and prepaid rent?

They have breached the lease. You are not required to return anything and can use the security deposit to pay part of the rent due. You have a...

I got divorced a few years ago and in the court order my ex was ordered to pay half of a debt.

Unfortunately, the credit card company was not a party to the court order. As a result, you and your ex are both equally liable to them for the...

Boyfriend Costs

Sort out the dispute between the two of you. If you were to sue him in small claims it would require you to travel to his jurisdiction to file...