Do I need an attorney to help settle a debt that became a garnishment and then was overpaid?

I agree with the other attorney's. I if you want to do some research on your own and see a detailed statute, look at RCW 6.27 (type RCW on your...

Negotiated a price, wrote a check for payment in full, they cashed it, and now are suing me for the rest of their initial offer

The ultimate decision is like beauty, except the answer is in the eyes of the judge.( 73 Wn.2d 523 (Wash. 1968) 439 P.2d 416 William F. KIBLER,...

Please help. I received a summons from a collection agency.

I agree with the answers. It is a common tactic to serve the Summons and Complaint before the case is even filed. As stated, if you failure to...

My mother had a temporary restraining order from husband which also had statement written in that she would retain possession

You ask some interesting questions. First, Restraining orders generally end automatically if the person who is protected passes away. Second,...

Court changed minors name without telling me

I agree that proper legal notice to the biological parent is probably required. Usually name are done as independent actions in District Court,...

Which law states that a consumer is entitled to request any information about their credit card account by the creditor?

Each state will have some variation of this, but the main Federal Statute for the Fair Debt Collections Practice Act Notice of debt; contents 15...

Default Judgement against me, do i list the address of the attorney or the courts? for bankruptcy form B6F

The name, address and contact information of the attorney representing the creditor, or in the alternative, the same for the creditor should be on...

If you have a judgment against you for a bill from 2004 can they still make you pay?

You can also send the creditor a written notice that you dispute their debt and demand verification. At some point the creditor also has a duty to...

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I need advise on how to procede when dealing with an old judgement from a collection agency.

I agree that you need to check the court file where the alleged judgment started. Look at the service of process pleadings for the Summons and...

Would it be common for a Judge lift a garnishment of wages at the first hearing if it is indeed a hardship?

Generally, after the judgment itself is entered, prenotice is not required for starting the wage garnishment. The statutory forms are just sent to...