How respond to summons for a delinquent loan

Your son owes the money that he agreed to pay to the finance company. The conduct of his friend is not a defense when the finance company sues...

Is it legal for a debt collection agency to threaten legal judgement because they want a larger payment than $40. Asking $100.

It is "legal." However, I think that you are really asking for some help negotiating with the debt collector. When you are negotiating, you are...

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Can I sue a lawyer for unfairly winning and collecting a judgment against me after I have appealed the case and lost?

No, you cannot sue him just because he sued you. He won. You could have, but did not, take him to fee arbitration when he sued...

How do I find out a SOL on a debt?

The Statute of Limitations is an affirmative defense which you must properly plead in your Answer. You have the burden of proof at trial. The SOL...

Need assistance with a judgment I have already paid. Paid off the Judgment to Asset Acceptance over a year ago.

You need to consult a lawyer who regularly litigates cases under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

How do I collect on a promissory note in default?

If you had retained a security interest in the business, you could foreclose or repossess the business. Without a security interest, all you can...

A Family member asked me to get her a credit card. With her written permission to do so, is it fraud if I apply online for her?

You cannot sign her name to anything. And, I do not think that the website will allow you to sign on behalf of another, even with a notarized...

Divorce: Affadavit of Lost Promissary Notes, my spouse is trying to make these to ensure all his money is "owed" to his father.

You should hire a forensic accountant to go through all of the financial records of both your ex and his father. You may need to take the...

I clean houses and a client owes me $420 and apparently will not pay me. Is there a way I can go after her to make her pay me

You can either sue in Small Claims Court, or your can file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner. If you file with the labor board, there is no...

Attempting to find the best way to handle a medical collections bill that is not a valid debt (I was improperly billed).

Do they say that they obtained a court judgment? A default judgment perhaps? If so, you need to see the court file and then consult a...