You can use bankruptcy to get rid of any any money you still owe to your former landlord. However, it will not remove an eviction from your credit...

I just received something from my employer from a collection agency to garnish my wages. It is from 1997.

If someone sues you and gets a judgment, it is good for 10 years and they can renew it indefinitely. They need a judgment in order to garnish your...

If a married couple filed for bankruptcy during the marriage but during their dissolution he claimed that they were separated ..

A married couple can be separated or in the process divorcing and still file bankruptcy together. I've done this before for couples on a number of...

You've already received several good suggestions. Suing for emotional distress implies some sort of negligence. if you have homeowners or renters...

I lent a muscular stimulater to a friend about 4 mos ago. He died. Wife (executor) claims cannot find, can I take her to court?

The decision is yours of course, but this is something you should handled in small claims court. If you have proof that she knew it was yours and...

What happens if I file bankruptcy when there is the order of default and judgment against me?

You'll need discuss the specific matter with a local bankruptcy attorney. Not all debts are dischargeable, but it doesn't matter if it was a...

Can I get a Small Claims judgement dismissed/vacated in California if the plaintiff agrees to it?

I've helped clients do this before and it helps improve the credit score of the judgment debtor by removing it. Yes, it can be done so long as...

No, you can't be served via text. You can agree to appear voluntarily if they tell you when and where to show up.

Why should I plead the 5th as a witness in a criminal case?

Someone else's lawyer wants you to refuse to testify by pleading the 5th? That doesn't make any sense. You should consult your own criminal defense...

Who is summoning you?

I don't know where you are getting your information, but your description of the contents of a summons is inaccurate. The summons used by...