Is it legal for businesses to demand payment for increased fees/charges without giving prior notice?

If there was no agreement to pay the fees, and no request for the services, then you are not contractually obligated to pay. However, you should...

What is meant by a "frozen account"? Does it change the statute of limitations? How do I get it off of her credit report? Thanks

A collection account can continue to be reported for 7 1/2 years, even though the SOL is only 4. Not all collectors and creditors report to...

Can attorney withhold payment to provider after apportioned amount was approved by third party auto insurance company?

Yes, the attorney can withhold the funds, providing that he/she carefully follows the law. The recovered funds are a corpus (or asset) acquired by...

A plaintiff can voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit, before service of process, without prejudice. That dismissal cannot be changed. What you may want...

Do I dispute the items with 1 letter per agency or do I write a letter for each disputed item? Can this re-age old debt?

One letter per item. The issues in each instance are different, and you want to keep them separate in case you need to litigate.

How do I petition the courts to get my side heard and find out why I was never notified of a court hearing.

You will need to file a motion to set aside the default judgment. You will need to have a lawyer prepare the motion and represent you. The first...

How can I have a bench warrant issued on my name dismissed, for a lawsuit I have no personal involvement with?

You will need to appear in court and answer questions about the financial affairs of the company. If you do not know anything, just say what you...

if I stop paying a payday loan, how long: 1 before I get sued? 2 the process takes before garnishment if they win in court

Depends upon the court backlog where your are located. Often they will not sue you at all, just harass you with telephone calls. If you are sued,...

It is a scam. Real debt collectors do not operate in this way. If you are sued, you will have your day in court. The person filing the...

Is any of this legal? How can they do this and is there anything I can do about it? Please Help

Every competent adult person has the legal capacity to enter into a contract. Automobile contracts are in writing. If the facts that you state...