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Just got new car and am now flipped upside down bout 15g. If I default on loan can they come after anything other than my credit

Shaye's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

After they auction off the car to the highest bidder, they can sue you and get a deficiency judgment, and then garnish your wages. Talk to a...

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Can employee list you as a creditor on a chap 7 bankruptcy while repaying (payroll deduction) stolen funds

Shaye's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

The employee is required by law to list all debts owed in their bankruptcy - even the debt owed to you. The automatic stay may or may not apply in...

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I am about to file for Bankruptcy and received a call today from a collector threatening to take me to court if I don' pay today

Shaye's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

They are not required to validate the debt but collecting on an unvalidated debt may violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. There is no...

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Can a Defendant in a unlimited civil suit in California answer a verfied complaint with a general denial?

Shaye's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

No. if the complaint is verified, the answer must also be verified if the amount demanded is greater than $1000.

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My husband was just served for a bad debt with a furniture company. How do we write a written response disputing the allegation?

Shaye's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

I am unclear on whether a judgment has been entered yet or not. If the judgment has not yet been entered, you should file a proper response to the...

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Got a summons from a credit service to pay claim,called them they want it all or in 3mo.offered pay 50.00 every 2 weeks.

Shaye's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

You need to file a proper response to the lawsuit. It would be best to get an attorney or local legal aid center to help you with this and make...

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Do I need a certain type. Of attorney. For a crime that happened in a county jail?

Shaye's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

You should speak to a civil rights attorney who handles cases involving personal injuries.

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How long are dated signatures good for on a Bankruptcy Petition

Shaye's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

I always have my clients sign the bankruptcy the day it is filed so the information is correct as of that day. If there have been changes to bank...

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I offered to pay past due amount on a repayment plan with my lender in 24 hrs. they won't stop the foreclosue. what can I do

Shaye's answer | Answered on March 25, 2014

Use the Find a Lawyer tab on this website to locate a reputable bankruptcy attorney immediately. Filing an emergency Chapter 13 will stop the...

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Does a lay person, have a chance in a law suit. If the opposing party is a Superior court judge?

Shaye's answer | Answered on March 25, 2014

The judge is supposed to follow the law and is not supposed to be biased. That said, things will go a lot more smoothly for you if you have an...

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Just got new car and am now flipped upside down bout 15g. If I default on loan can they come after anything other than my credit

Can employee list you as a creditor on a chap 7 bankruptcy while repaying (payroll deduction) stolen funds

I am about to file for Bankruptcy and received a call today from a collector threatening to take me to court if I don' pay today

Can a Defendant in a unlimited civil suit in California answer a verfied complaint with a general denial?

My husband was just served for a bad debt with a furniture company. How do we write a written response disputing the allegation?

Got a summons from a credit service to pay claim,called them they want it all or in 3mo.offered pay 50.00 every 2 weeks.

Do I need a certain type. Of attorney. For a crime that happened in a county jail?

How long are dated signatures good for on a Bankruptcy Petition

I offered to pay past due amount on a repayment plan with my lender in 24 hrs. they won't stop the foreclosue. what can I do

Does a lay person, have a chance in a law suit. If the opposing party is a Superior court judge?