Can my unemployment benefits be garnished?

No. In California, and all other states that I am aware of, Unemployment Insurance benefits are exempt from the claims of creditors. The...

Did the statue of limitations run out?

Statute of Limitations is a defense to a lawsuit. However, a debt collector can call and send dunning letters even on time barred debt as long as...

If a bill collector sends back a payment do I still have to pay them?

If "it's due in court in a couple of weeks" then you have been sued. Attempting to pay the debt collector is not a substitute for filing an Answer...

Can a collection agency after cashing 5 months of checks stop cashing checks and take me to court?

You are right to be wary as most debt collectors are liars. Never pay a debt collector a "settlement" for less than the full amount (or any amount...

If you notify in writing make those monthly payment and they are cashed. Can you still be sent to collection?

Yes. You do not have a written agreement for monthly payments. The only agreement that they agreed too was for full payment. While you may have...

In California spouses are legally responsible for each others medical bills. Therefore, only the passage of time will get the debt collector off...

Can a collection agency continue to add interest even though you have agreed to pay the debt?

While it is not clear from your question, it appears that the landlord obtained a judgment for unpaid rent against you and your former roommates. ...

In California what are exempt assets from a credit card bank account freeze?

Disability and pension are exempt from levy in California. A list of California exemptions can be found at the link below.

I live in CA, and have 6 internet payday loans, do they have to follow california payday loans laws? what can I do?

The California Deferred Deposit ("Payday Loan") law does not apply to Internet payday loans. You could stop paying them, change your bank account...

Midland Funding NCC-2 Corp and Brachfeld & Associates are breaking the FDCPA!!!

You are a victim of "sewer service." The process server could not serve you legitimately, so he threw the court papers in the sewer and completed...