Can I cash a check for someone else?

Your brother may have debts and even judgments against him but those debts should not have any impact on you. However, you should know that if you...

Can a collection agency add processing fees to a debt?

If you defaulted on a federal student loan, "reasonable" collection costs can be added to the balance. In the case of a federal student loan you...

Default judgment, trying to save our home.

Service of a summons is not valid unless it is served at a place where the defendant resides, works or receives mail. If the alleged service was...

Do I have to wait for the date of the trial for a judgment after settling with the appearing parties?

No - the trial would only go forward if a defendant had answered (no default) and had not settled with the plaintiff. For the party who settled,...

"Necessaries of life" is usually interpreted to mean: housing, food, medical care, and other necessary living expenses. If you are not named in...

It's true that Cavalry and other debt buyers purchase charged-off debts for a small fraction of the face value, but that does not prevent them from...

WWhy would my ex husbands wife be using my name ?

In addition to making a police report, I would suggest that you contact one of the three credit reporting agencies and request a "fraud alert" or...

What can a debt collector do to me, a process server is trying to serve me. My husband and I have no property, and only get ss.

The inability to pay a debt is not a defense to a debt collection case. If you do not file an answer to the lawsuit, the creditor will get a...

Can i sue Wells Fargo for Zelle related transfer?

Wells Fargo is not responsible for an error you made when transferring money through Zelle or any similar service.

Yes, you could file a case in small-claims court for the amount he owes. It would be an easy case to win. The problem is, that even with a...