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My civil limited judgement was $3000 in 2011 and is now $35000 due to court and attorney fees. What does limited imply?
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Answered on September 29, 2017
The limit in limited is the principal amount of the claim which tops out at $25k. Fees and costs are not subject to that limit. I am not sure...
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Should I file the SC-105 first? or file the EJ-130 & MC-12 first?
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Answered on September 28, 2017
Going for the extra $400 will require a lawsuit.
The judgment entered in your favor earns interest at 10% simple annually. You present that...
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Can I get a second earnings witholding order for unreimbursed medical bills for my son when there is already one with a writ?
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Answered on September 28, 2017
The maximum garnishment is usually 25% of take home pay. It can be higher for support. So depending on how much the state is taking there may or...
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Should I report asset in the bank account while filing for taxes?
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Answered on September 28, 2017
This is more of a tax question and/or family law question. I will reclassify it as tax because that seems to be your main concern.
My...
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Is it a law in California that once your attorney in car accident case gets check it goes in trust account for 14 business days?
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Answered on September 28, 2017
The check definitely needs to clear before they can pay you. Fourteen days is probably overly conservative, but it's not out of line as a business...
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Can I refile a JUD-100 after missing the hearing date?
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Answered on September 27, 2017
Yes, you can re-set it. Some default judgments can be proved up through declarations. So depending on the nature of the case you could approach...
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Subpeonas
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Answered on September 27, 2017
It's not totally clear who you are trying to identify or on whom you intend to serve a subpoena. Not all subpoenas require consumer notices. You...
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Why?
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Answered on September 27, 2017
Maybe it's a process server trying to arrange to meet you to serve papers on you.
How much of my paycheck is a creditor who won a judgement against me, allowed to attach when I'm already destitute?
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Answered on September 27, 2017
If you are making this little it is likely your earnings are entirely exempt. You will still want to file a claim of exemption. See Code of Civil...
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can the bank processing a levy from the FTB take a processing fee prior to the levy been paid in full
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Answered on September 27, 2017
Likely they can and will. I doubt the FTB will sue the bank to try to claw back a relatively small amount, at least as viewed from the vantage...