I received a summons to appear in court for un collected debt

If the creditor filed its lawsuit within the statute of limitations (4 years on credit card card debt, for example), you no longer have a statute...

I'm being sued by a JDB, I filed an answer contract & have a CM conference set. Can I still file for BK?

You need to consult a bankruptcy attorney and if possible, an attorney that handles debt collection defense. Currently the maximum homestead...

Will bk 7 help my mother? when is the best time to file, now or after foreclosure?

Are you concerned about the amount of time that she will get to stay in the home, or are you concerned about a deficiency judgment? Deficiency...

Credit Card trial coming up soon and need some basic help.

It may be helpful for you to specify what type of document, witness or other evidence you will be attempting to use at trial. It is not possible...

How does the choice of provision law hold up in a court of law in California?

California law does not always apply in these circumstances, just because the complaint was filed in a California court. Contracts can specify...

I live in California. I received a summons from a collection attorney. Statute of limitations in CA is 2 yrs for the creditor.

Assuming that you were served with the complaint correctly, you would answer with a General Denial and standard affirmative defenses, including the...

I'm being sued by a junk debt collector. Should I settle, file for bankruptcy or fight it in court?

You do not give enough information to allow a meaningful response. You could oppose the lawsuit and try to settle (or defeat it), but you will...

Sadly, if your friend approved the use of his credit card, your friend is responsible for payment of the credit card debt. It may be possible to...

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If we (5 siblings) are listed on deed on deceased parent's property, & one files Chapter 7, will there be a lien on property?

It is not advisable to do any transfers of title before filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy. That would not be "illegal" per se, but the transaction...

IS THE CM-110 FOR THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE OR JUST TO SET UP SOME KIND OF SETTLEMENT DATE WHERE BOTH PARTIES CAN TALK?

The CM-110 form is for the parties to provide information that the court needs at the Case Management Conference. The Case Management Conference...