Under the facts that you presented, your Abstract will remain on the property. You should have your documents reviewed by an attorney to be sure...

If a law firm takes your case on contingency will they only be paid if you can collect on judgment?

Read your retainer agreement. The attorney's fees may be contingent but are court costs (filing fees, service fees, investigation, etc.)?

How can she fight these charges?

The friend is not a person who can "press charges." Criminal cases must be filed by a prosecutor, such as a District Attorney. Your mother's...

Is there a statue of limitation for a plaintiff to response to a general denial with affirmative defenses?

What sort of paper did you just receive? Was there a trial but you did not appear in court? A plaintiff does not respond to affirmative...

What can I do? Stat. Limitations for written contract is 4 years? Does this apply here? Specific steps to take or info links?

It can stay on your credit for 7 years. The SOL applies to their right to file a lawsuit against you, not credit reporting.

When does the "statue of limitations" clock begin for when a landlord can sue you for a broken lease in california?

The date of the breach. That is, the date when you were obligated to make a payment and failed to pay, or when you breached some other lease...

What do you recommend my next course of action should be? How can I collect my money? Who can assist me to collect the money?

You are now at the stage where you are no longer pursing the defendant, but you are going after assets. You need to locate the debtor's assets,...

Can I go against an alleged CREDITOR for wrongfully sending an account to collection when I do not owe the money?.

There may be several grounds for a lawsuit, but it more information is necessary before an attorney can give you a proper opinion. You should...

What will be the repercussions?

You should immediately retain a criminal defense attorney. Do not try to find a cheap attorney. You need an attorney who is experienced with...

There is no other way to serve a judgment-debtor hearing paperwork other than in person?

You can hire a process server or an investigator. It might cost some money, but if your investigator does a stakeout (at $$$ per hour) and if the...

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