Questions answered by Paula Jo Pierce

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My mother is a felon and her case is still open for identity theft. She has now stolen my Identity. What is she facing.

Paula's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

It's impossible to know what the maximum sentence she could get would be with the information given. It depends on whether she is being prosecuted...

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I need a personal form for an abstract judgement against personal property or properties against an indivisual, i am sueing.

Paula's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

Please understand that the people at the courthouse cannot give you legal advice. An abstract of judgment is not filed until after the lawsuit is...

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I was arrested for theft by check to Krogers for the amount of $297.00. I bonded out and have to go to Court in Dallas in April

Paula's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

You have been charged with a crime. Theft by check usually happens when a person writes a check for more money than is in their bank account...

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How is one "not served properly" when sued in court by a third party debt collection agency? What is FDCPA?

Paula's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

If the debt collector tried have you served personally, and the process server could not find you, then a court can allow you to be served by...

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KEOGH account

Paula's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

It's a kind of retirement account usually used by small businesses. Because you've posted your question in the debt collection practice area, it...

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What to do about a "processor" calling me?

Paula's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

Do not provide any information to the caller. It may well be a scam. A debt collector cannot issue an arrest warrant, and it may be a violation...

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Loan forgiveness for bad investment.

Paula's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

It's not really possible to answer your question without more information. Bottom line: You've been sued over the note, and you have a short time...

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I receive a card in mail that a collection company filed a lawsuit against me on 3/4/2014 for an unpaid shell credit card debt,

Paula's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

In Austin your local legal aid agency is Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid. They have a night time legal advice clinic along with Volunteer Legal Services...

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I am on small ssi income , can't afford to pay an old credit card bill that's been wrote off . Midland funding purchased the and

Paula's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

In Austin, your local legal aid is Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid. Their intake line is 512-374-2700. However, they have two night-time clinics each...

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My fiance's cousin used his identity to turn on utilities from 2005-2013. He now has a warrant for his arrest, what can we do?

Paula's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

1) Report the identity theft to the police; 2) Contact the Sheriff's Department and ask to make a Stolen Identity File - he will need to be...

Paula Jo Pierce's Answers (92)

My mother is a felon and her case is still open for identity theft. She has now stolen my Identity. What is she facing.

I need a personal form for an abstract judgement against personal property or properties against an indivisual, i am sueing.

I was arrested for theft by check to Krogers for the amount of $297.00. I bonded out and have to go to Court in Dallas in April

How is one "not served properly" when sued in court by a third party debt collection agency? What is FDCPA?

KEOGH account

What to do about a "processor" calling me?

Loan forgiveness for bad investment.

I receive a card in mail that a collection company filed a lawsuit against me on 3/4/2014 for an unpaid shell credit card debt,

I am on small ssi income , can't afford to pay an old credit card bill that's been wrote off . Midland funding purchased the and

My fiance's cousin used his identity to turn on utilities from 2005-2013. He now has a warrant for his arrest, what can we do?