What is the legally allowed interest rate on unpaid judgement amounts in California?

10% per annum, calculated as simple interest. The creditor can add court costs by filing a Memorandum of Costs after judgment.

After a judgement is entered,how fast a debt collector can start to garnish wages or levying a bank account

The court clerk must issue a Writ. Although you used to be able to get a Writ issued the same day, most courts are backed up and it may take a...

I had dish t.v. when I moved my new landlord would not allow anything on the out side of the buildings including no dish antenna

What does the written service agreement say about this situation? Obviously, you will refuse to pay the collection agency and dispute any...

Anyone who pays the court filing fee can file a lawsuit. For more specific advise, you should consult an attorney, and buy about 1 hour of...

What do I need to file in court if Im being sued for a debt assigned to ex husband?

The creditor can (and is) coming after you on this debt. It is still your debt. Your remedy is to sue your ex for breach of the marital...

Will a judge favor a debt collector who has no original papework an no ability to account for charges even when requested.

If responses to discovery are not complete, you must bring a motion to compel within 45 days of the date when the inadequate responses were served....

Can a judgement creditor continue to add interest from the date of judgement even though the stipulated judgement order states..

It is necessary to review the entire stipulation in order to decide whether interest is included. Did you have legal advise at the time when you...

If you are an independent contractor, and receive 1099s instead of W-2s, they can take 100%.

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I got a judgment against a party. Then the defendant added several deeds of trust against the property. Who do I sue?

You will need to name everyone if/when you bring a lawsuit to set aside the fraudulent transfers. You can also sue for additional damages. You...

You understand that because you did not respond to the court summons, or if you did respond, you did not show up in court for the trial, the court...