When drafting a payment agreement, are there restrictions on what the terms of the penalty for a late payment can be?

In California there are laws regarding "liquidated damages", which this would be. They have to have some relationship (say a percentage) of the...

Can a lawyer charge additional fee after the trustee case is closed?

It is possible that she did additional work during the proceeding which was not part of the $3,500. It would be stated in the motion.

Why did I suddenly receive a MC-012 on a 10 yr old debt? I've never been served, have never received anything from a court.

It sounds as if they are about to renew the judgment, which they must do before June 22, 2016. When they renew, the amount will double (10% per...

If i file bankruptcy without my husband do i have to include the home?

If you bought the house after you were married, there is a presumption that the house is community property, and all community property has to be...

Should I file an answer with the court to buy myself time for the settlement to be reached or should I not file anything at all?

If you are in negotiation, you should probably first for an extension to file a response, pending the outcome of the negotiation. Make sure it is...

Will I be liable for his tax debt and unpaid medical bills that was accrued before I marry him?

You should obtain a pre-nuptial agreement to make sure that anything that is separate, e.g. you earnings, remain separate. Otherwise any judgment...

If you have been at the same job for less than a year can your wages get garnished?

The length of time in a current job is not relevant - you can still have your wages garnished.

I borrowed money from my parents years ago, my siblings believe that is part of my inheritance, I filed bankruptcy and listed it

You will probably need a good disputed trust/wills attorney to represent you, if you are not going to get your share.

If you wish to keep car you should catch up with all your payments. The creditor can get relief from automatic stay and repossess the car. You...

Can I cite that 11 USC SEC 1301 protects me under the codebtor stay against negative credit reporting?

Since all the minimum payments seemed to have been made each month, the question is whether there has been a breach of the loan agreement with the...