Is there a way I can find out if someone has previously been sued in small claims court?

Mr. Kayhan is correct. Most county courts have websites where you can do a name search. Look in some of the neighboring counties, as well as the...

I am 61 years old and receive SSA survivor benefits and my deceased husband's pension. Are these exempt from garnishment?

Yes, so long as you keep them in separate accounts from any non-social security and non-pension income you receive. Make sure your bank labels the...

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My sister lost her job and cant pay her rent. She is moving out to my moms house. How can I take over her apartment?

The lease can be assigned to you only by written agreement with the landlord and the landlord can increase the rent and require a deposit as a...

My ex-boyfriend and I broke up late last year. He has many of my personal belongings in a storage unit, which is under his frie

If you have contacted the friend and they won't provide access (or if you do not know who the friend is), you may need to file a legal against both...

I agree with Ms. Matta. Don't be pennywise and pound foolish. Use the Find a Lawyer tab on this website and get yourself a consultation with a...

I took out money from my 401k while under Bankruptcy 13, Florida. Am I in trouble?

Probably nothing will happen but it really depends on the jurisdiction. $800 is not a lot of money, so I doubt anyone will complain. Plus it was...

If you pay off the judgment, then your credit report is supposed to reflect that the judgment has been paid. However paying off the judgment will...

Reopening a bankruptcy to include a lawsuit judgement.

The judgment can be included in the bankuptcy to the extent the debt was incurred prior to the day your bankruptcy was filed. You might not need...

How do I respond to being sued by a law firm regarding a debt from several years ago that I believe was paid?

You should file a proper legal response to the lawsuit and assert all available defenses/objections. Make them prove their case! Many of these...

We live in delray beach at an condo complex. We have two large black olive trees very close to our unit.

You can contact the city housing/building inspector and have them come out and take a look. If they find there is a problem, they can write up a...