Can a UEF settlement be discharged in bankruptcy?

I agree. State Fund, as far as I am aware, is a dischargable debt. However there is a very strong public policy requiring workers comp insurance,...

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Military star has a hold on my tax refund. If I file chapter 7 bankruptcy to discharge, can I prevent them from taking refund?

I am not familiar with Military Star - the issue will be if they have a right of set-off as a related federal agency. If not , you will be able to...

Tuition Bill Chapter 7

Certainly, you are not liable twice. It needs to be determined whether the federal insured student loan proceeds were paid to the school - in which...

The company I work for was sold and the new company wants all employees to sign a no compete contract. Can they legally do that?

Without more information, this is a difficult question to answer. Assuming, however, that your existing employment contract is silent on the issue,...

I recieved a letter from a debt collection agency stating that they had started a lawsuit against me. What should I do?

It sounds like you have been sued. If you want to contest the claim, file a written general denial (Answer) with the court within the time...

I am being sued in small claims court. I've never been and want to avoid going due to being unable to pay court costs, etc

Don't be intimidated by small claims court. If you have time, go down and watch a session and see for yourself. It's pretty informal and straight...

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If i have been served a writ of citation from a credit card debt, and I am unemployed what will happen

If you want to contest the claim, file a written general denial (Answer) with the court within the time permitted. If you don't, the CC company...

I have been sued by a collection agency. Do I have to write a written answer with the clerk who issued the citation?

Yes, generally you must file a written general denial (Answer) to the Complaint. Call the clerk of the court and ask about your local...

Going through a divorce in California. We went through bankruptcy as well in 2010.

The answer will depend on the length of marriage and the accrual of the retirement benefits. This is a community property state and the general...

If there was a verbal contract about rental agreements of no drug use on property can I ask them to move if they got a med card

Make sure to familiarize yourself with Oakland's tenants rights law - including measure EE. It is my understanding that an appropriately issued...