I have a judgement against me for wel fare fraud. Can my bank account be garnished for this kind of debt?

Is it a civil judgment or a criminal restitution order? Assuming that it is a civil judgment, the judgment can be enforced by levy. If that...

What is the best way to remove a previous owners 5 year old HOA lien on our California Condo property?

Hire a lawyer to review the priorities under the CC&Rs. If what you purchased was subject to the unpaid assessments, you are responsible. If the...

What's the next step after default has been entered to collect damages or to enforce judgment

You need to obtain a judgment. Depending upon your case, and assuming that you filed a civil action, you will apply for either a clerk's judgment...

Significant fees/costs that were to be paid from my mortgage reinstatement payment were not, surplus used to pay down principle

Have you read all of the loan documents carefully? Your "understanding" of the agreement does not count. Anything any loan officer said to you is...

My ex was awarded the credit card debt about 22000.oo. she let it go to collections. This has adversely effected my credit.

Your remedies, if any, may be governed by the specific terms of the judgment entered by the family law court. You might want to get a second, or...

You need a family law attorney. In addition to the credit card issue, you have to deal with a restraining order, child custody and child support. ...

Can I exempt in bankruptcy an annuity and a homestead that I acquire after I'm hit with a civil judgment?

You need to meet with an attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation. You can certainly afford to pay for a consultation. If you attempt...

Can a collection agency sue me and get 25 percent of my check

Anyone who pays the court filing fee can file a lawsuit. If they sue, you can file an answer. If you file an answer to the lawsuit, the court...

How successful is a claim of exemption to stop wage garnishment ?

A claim of exemption is based upon your specific financial circumstances. If you have a legitimate hardship, the amount of the garnishment can be...

After a court judgment against my debtor, his employer refuses to respond to a Writ of Execution for wage garnishment.

You may have remedies against the employer. Is your debtor a W-2 employee or a 1099 "employee"? You can bring the employer to court to examine...