How can I stop a reposession?

It really depends on the terms of order. In California where I practice, this type of order specifically states that the lender cannot repossess...

How can I collect additional court/process server fees that accrued while in the process of trying to get Debtor to pay?

You need to fill out a post-judgment memorandum of costs: http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc012.pdf. When you applies for a Writ of...

Exempt employee resigned. Should 18 hours of remaining PTO be paid on his final paycheck?

Paid time off is usually a vested benefit, meaning that it accrues while it is earned. The company employment manual will often have a formula...

Is a Plaintiff required to send Defendant their Objections and hearing date and if so, and they do not, can they get in trouble?

Yes, you should have been informed of the hearing. The most you can do right now is show up and argue the case before the judge. Explain that you...

Can I have another person physically go to the court and file my orig. signed docs?

Attorneys have couriers that file documents all the time on behalf of clients at small claims court. I've filed cases for clients there. There...

I may have to file for Chapter 7 BK in 1 or 2 years if I can't turn things around. I just sold a investment property and

The income is something that you will need to disclose in your bankruptcy petition. You have to disclose all assets, your bank accounts and your...

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I am being sued by a creditor. While I was not home my 17 yr old tenant was served with the summons and complaint on my behalf.

I disagree with the attorneys who say the service was valid. The law is clear in California that the papers must be left with someone 18 or over...

My dad house is in foreclosure he has move out and I going live in the house as a squatters what are by Rights in Foreclosure?

The purchaser at the foreclosure sale will be able to file an eviction lawsuit against you. This process might take 30 days or so.

I was arrogantly told by an attorney based out of Tustin CA that no one goes to prison for tax fraud and tax evasion. T or F?

The alleged tax evasion has little or nothing to do with your civil case. If you think the person is guilty of a crime, report it. They still...

Can a bk trustee claim surplus funds from a county or state if the bk was filed in one state and the funds are in another state

The location of the assets doesn't matter. Unless you can exempt the proceeds uses the exemptions available to you, the trustee can attempt to...