Likely the firm has what is called a bifurcated fee agreement. Meaning, you signed an agreement (usually two, one pre filing and one lost filing)...

The answers currently posted are about the most perfect answers you can get. I'd merely add that some jurisdictions will allow you to pro rate the...

Generally, if you are not a party to the contract or card agreement, you cannot be sued upon it. However, if you are a cosigner, you will have...

What are the ramifications of requesting a voluntary dismissal of a chapter 13 bankruptcy

Chapter 13 is a marathon and you're almost at the end. Let me ask you this, what financial hardship are you facing? If it is covid19 related,...

Unfortunately, there are many many moving parts, and going on AVVO is not going to adequately address all these parts. There are many things...

Typically, court records (garnishments, judgments, etc.) are public record. However, there are limitations. Certain types of documents,...

Can I get our of a stipulation for default judgement I signed in 2013 under duress.

The legal definition of duress isn't what many people think. I mean, you feeling that you had no alternative to signing the judgment is not enough....

Generally speaking, if you signed a personal guarantee and your business goes through bankruptcy, your personal liability will remain. Generally...

Indeed the judge may reissue a summons in an adversary proceeding. There is no law or precedent that says he cannot do so, also the plaintiff can...

I would note here a few things: 1. They said they will file a lawsuit against your "name and SSN". 2. The subject was "federal loan...