Can I call opposing attorneys to accept summons directly vs waiting for them to go thru post office & mail it to me?

Service of process cannot be carried out at a Post Office. The creditor will have to find you at home or at your place of business; they can also...

How does one locate an attorney who has succeeded in prosecuting an Independent action in equity?

It sounds like there was a lawsuit filed against you in the past that led to a default judgment. You may not be able to find an attorney who has...

Start by contacting the attorney or law firm that noticed the debtor examination. Explain that you are not the person who was sued in the case,...

The solution is not for you to Wells Fargo but to work with your real estate agent, escrow company and the bank to get the problem resolved before...

What should I do if I am unable to ascertain the amount of one of my debts in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

You can either: (1) estimate the amount based on your records; (2) indicate that the amount is unknown. If you have any funds to hire an attorney...

Im being sued and have to respond to supreme court in 30 days

If you were sued for collection of a consumer debt, look for a "Debt Collection Defense" attorney in your area. You can use a search engine or a...

My husband was bailed out in May 2011 can they garnish my checks now so many years later?

The key question to answer is: did you default on payments owed to the bail bond company, and were you later sued by the bail bond company? You...

Do I need to do anything (probate?) when a family member dies in California insolvent and without a will?

Probate is only necessary if there is property to distribute. Creditors are not generally interested in the personal belongings left behind, as...

Having a record of a past payment made on a relative's credit card does not give Sprint permission to apply new charges to that card. If the card...

When a person is sued, the procedure known as "service of process" would provide notice of the lawsuit. Service of process is usually carried out...