If you have a bank statement or some record of having opened the account, go to a local branch of that bank and ask to speak to the branch manager...

Can a bank be held reliable for cashing bad checks?

Your bank is not responsible for a check that is returned for insufficient funds or one drawn on a closed account. The person or business that...

Judgment removal because of identity theft?

The California Identity Theft statute (Civil Code 1798.92 - 1798.97) provides that a victim of identity theft can bring an action against a...

Why am I being sued from credit card company after I've been in collections ?

Being "in collections" only means that the creditor retained a independent collector to collect the debt. If you were not able to make the minimum...

How long do I have to serve the summons after I've already gotten a court case in Los Angeles? I have a court date on the 26th j

This sounds like a family law (custody) issue. I'm updating the category so that the right attorneys will be able to respond. If you cannot...

Can I sue a business that charged my credit card when they were provided a fraudulent ID and card?

If your identity was stolen and you are sued for debts incurred by the identity thief, you could file a cross-compliant under the California...

I have been served with a summons to pay from a payday loan in 2013...

It may be true that you could not afford to make payments on the loan when it came due, but that is not a legal defense. Putting that information...

If the court has entered a default and default judgment, there is not much that can be done to reverse that. In some cases the parties will agree...

It sounds like the judge wants you to participate in a Mandatory Settlement Conference ("MSC"). The purpose of the MSC is to see if the parties...

Can I remove the child support garnishment?

This is a Child Support question. I will update the category so the right attorneys will see it. If you and your partner cannot afford an...