While I don’t know for sure, this sounds to me like a common scam. Don’t fall for it!! A legitimate process server will just knock on your door and...

Red flag #1: My clients sign a written contract BEFORE they pay me anything. The contract protects them, and the contract protects me. And you...

Well you seem to have access to the internet, so use that tool to connect with social services, churches, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, etc....

Your best course now is the same as your best course was when all of this began: Separate some funds from your (or your company's) bank account to...

A strong letter from a lawyer might shake your money loose. You can also dispute this transaction with your credit card company.

Your wife should have done her homework on this "school" prior to forking over $1700. But we are where we are and none of us can go back in time....

You're in over your head. Try hiring a real property lawyer to draft what you need so you will be fully protected in your proposed transaction.

This online forum is not going to be able to solve your problem. You need to hire a lawyer to deal with this.

Before anyone can answer your question(s), MUCH more information is needed, as well as a review of your contract. None of which can really be done...

I'm quite sure that you haven't provided all of the facts, and have painted the manager (and the responding police officers) as the bad guys. So...