How can I get the EDD (unemployment development department) to stop the garnishment that was placed on me?

Did you properly notify EDD? (Do you have an attorney of record on your bankruptcy case?) Did you list the pre-petition involuntary payments to...

If a company puts a false mark on your credit is declination of character

Order paper copies of current reports from each credit reporting agency by mailing a paper request which you can obtain from...

This kind of thing is quite common and unfortunately few people enforce their rights. You can file what is called a motion to quash service of...

Can a judgment in 2008 be renewed in 2018 if I wasn't notified by creditor? It isn't even still on my report - I knew nothing

The statutes provide that creditor can apply for renewal and serve the notice of renewal later. However, the clerk is not supposed to issue any...

If I’ve been sued for $500 and I received papers via mail but not served in-person, do I have to respond?

Sounds like "sewer service," where proof of service of summons may state you were served by substitute service or even by personal service, and if...

I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy with a reaffirmation agreement and my car was repossessed?

Reaffirmation only protects you from repo if the lender is one who will repo BECAUSE you did not at least attempt to reaffirm. Two payments...

What are my options with a civil fraud judgement after 22 years.?

One option is bankruptcy because the standard there for fraud is different from the state standard and the debt could possibly be dischargeable. ...

I am Pro Se. Can I close my chapter 11 case myself?

No, you can't close it. Closing the case is an administrative function. Only the clerk can do it.

I am forced to pay an overdue HOA fee of $800 plus a $500 collection fee. Do I have recourse against an excessive collection fee

HOAs are known to be abusive and this is just another example. The California Supreme Court has held that principles of equity applying to all...

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HAVE DATE FOR BANKRUPTCY COURT HEARING, BUT RECEIVED LET THAT THE CASE HAS BEEN DISMISSED AND VACATED. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Yes, it sounds like you have a date for the Meeting of Creditors but failed to file certain necessary schedules or statements and the court...