Use of illusory liens on a real estate on unencumbered real estate

You should research "fraudulent conveyance." If you convey property, or an interest in property, for the purpose of making it more difficult for a...

Collection agency for HOA did not send any notice or made calls filed small claims suit when payments made per agreement.

Do you have a copy of the written agreement that you made with the debt collector? Signed by you and by them? If so, you have a good case.

How can I ask a Judge to here my case??How can I recover money taken from my bank acct by Sheriffs dept. from a Debt Collection?

The procedure is for you to file a Claim of Exemption with the Sheriff. The Sheriff has the forms and instructions. Then, the creditor, if it...

What would be the most efficient method to access a list of real property in LA County encumbered with a judgment lien?

You can go to the office of the County Recorder (in Norwalk) and go through the Grantor - Grantee index, year by year. That will show any recorded...

I received a Writ of Execution in the mail yesterday. How long do I have to respond to this before it takes effect?

You are not required to respond to a Writ of Execution. The Writ was issued because the court entered a judgment against you. That judgment was a...

Do I need to respond to the court letter regarding civil judgment after making an agreement for payment arrangement ?

Do not believe any legal advise that a debt collector gives you. While you are waiting for the agreement (which you should be reviewed by a...

May I take money from a judgment debtor's bank account to satisfy a court judgment?

You don't want to subpoena your mother's bank. You don't want to tell the debtor what you are gong to do, or his will move his money. Your mother...

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How does the court enforce a Contempt charge?

Contempt of court is a quasi-criminal proceeding. The person in contempt of court can go to jail for up to 5 days. It must be a direct court...

I co signed for an apartment for my daughter they didn't pay the landlord is trying to garnish my wages can I do anything

You signed the contract. You guaranteed payment. The creditor can garnish anyone against whom he has a judgment. If you were not properly served...

Can I be charged criminally if I bounced a check at acheck cashing place

If you can prove that a debt collector made this threat, you can collect up to $1,000 per violation under the federal Fair Debt Collection...