Is our chances slim to none if a debt collector used tactics like jail and body attachment to receive funds for a payday loan?

From your description, the collector may have violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act as well as the Rosenthal Act. You should contact an...

Can I be sued on (2) "Promissory Notes" if the lender has given me a "Full Reconveyance" on my mortgages?

To properly answer your question, much more information is needed. You should take all your documents to an attorney for a review of your situation.

Currently I have attorney having me pay $1500 to help settle 2nd mortgage. Can they do that, receive money before any settlement

Since the attorney is negotiating a settlement of your second mortgage, there is no reason why he/she can't request the attorney fees as you stated.

Is a deed in lieu of foreclosure accompanied by a quit claim legal if never recorded or notarized

A deed is not invalid for lack of recording. You should take all your documents, contracts, notes and escrow instructions to an attorney for review...

How can I obtain settlement for my lien from a junior lienholder who foreclosed?

In California, the junior lien cannot foreclose without paying off the senior lien unless the junior lien is an HOA lien. So, more information is...

In addition to the other answers, Portfolio Recovery has been fined by the Attorney General of New York for filing lawsuits and obtaining judgments...

Hello, I regrettably had to stop making payments on a Us bank line of credit(1,000), and credit card(1,000).

Weltman is a debt collection law firm. The bank sent the account to Weltman because you probably didn't respond to the bank's attempts to contact...

Separate property in joint tenancy

It looks like your husband made a gift of his separate property to the community. If you are divorcing, your attorney will make that argument. If...

Does a mortgage after a bankruptcy discharge need to go into foreclosure whether or not you reaffim?

You can't "walk" from your current home and expect to purchase a new home. A better strategy would be to short sell your current home and buy...

I received a Notice of Default on my mortgage 40 days ago.

The sale can be scheduled after the NOD expires -- 90 days form the date of recording. Rather than letting your home go to a foreclosure sale, you...