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Question about filling out the SC-220 and EJ-165

Susan's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

Call the small claims advisor for the county in which the judgment was entered.

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Father passed, I am only heir. My son has cash in safe of my father's. My father told me it was not given to him. Son says gift.

Susan's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

My sincere condolences for your loss and intra-family conflict. I agree you need to hire a probate attorney ASAP. Contact the Butte County Bar...

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If I were to open a bank account under my corporation name , would a creditor be able to freeze that account?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

You need to consult with a debt collections defense attorney to ensure the transfer of monies from your personal account to your S Corp account...

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If a judgment collector were to come after my bank account, what would he need? Just my name and where I bank?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

First, the judgment creditor will need to have the court clerk issue a writ of execution. The name on the writ much match exactly the defendant's...

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I filed bk & one of my creditors placed a levy & the sheriffs have the $ but won't release it w/o a court order. What do I file

Susan's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

Here's a website with instructions for filing and serving a Notice of Stay of Proceedings (Form #CM-180). ...

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Can a sheriff except a check for paying of a writ if I did a wage garnishment and a bank levy?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

I agree with Mr. Lysle. Go ahead and let the sheriff handle the payment for the writ. The sheriff will deposit the judgment debtor's check into...

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I have a small claims judgement -creditor is my previous boss and is garnishing my wages. If I declare bankruptcy will it stop

Susan's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

You were supposed to mail the original Claim of Exemption to the levying officer. Did you? The levying officer should have instructed your...

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Can I sue in small claims court for more than the debt, either interest or hardship?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

Mail a demand letter to the CEO/PRESIDENT of the hotel with cc: to Director of Finance and hotel manager. Enclose a copy of your statement for...

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What can I do about a writ of execution and notice of levy regarding credit debt?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

1. Determine in which county court the default judgment was entered. 2. Locate the Civil Case Summary webpage for that court. If the court is Los...

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In California is it legal for a assistant that is not a lawyer to granted in writing a extension to answer a complaint.

Susan's answer | Answered on February 10, 2013

The only persons who are permitted to "practice law" in the State of California are active members of the State Bar of California. Practicing law...

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Question about filling out the SC-220 and EJ-165

Father passed, I am only heir. My son has cash in safe of my father's. My father told me it was not given to him. Son says gift.

If I were to open a bank account under my corporation name , would a creditor be able to freeze that account?

If a judgment collector were to come after my bank account, what would he need? Just my name and where I bank?

I filed bk & one of my creditors placed a levy & the sheriffs have the $ but won't release it w/o a court order. What do I file

Can a sheriff except a check for paying of a writ if I did a wage garnishment and a bank levy?

I have a small claims judgement -creditor is my previous boss and is garnishing my wages. If I declare bankruptcy will it stop

Can I sue in small claims court for more than the debt, either interest or hardship?

What can I do about a writ of execution and notice of levy regarding credit debt?

In California is it legal for a assistant that is not a lawyer to granted in writing a extension to answer a complaint.