Filing a 998 offer in response to debt collector lawsuit

No. You need to file an Answer to the complaint in order to avoid entry of a default judgment against you for the full amount demanded in the...

They cannot take your tax refund. As to the wage garnishment, if 25% is a hardship you can file a claim of exemption and ask the court to lower...

How to do a debt settlement with credit card company?

You need to file an Answer to the lawsuit and include any applicable affirmative defenses. Then serve discovery requests to see what evidence they...

Is there any further action after receiving a lawsuit that has been determined to be an issue of mistaken identity?

When you call them, you will not be talking with an attorney, only with some clerical person who job duties do not include writing letters. The...

Jurisdiction

15 USC 1692k specifically gives state court jurisdiction to hear claims for violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. For further...

A San Francisco Bay Area attorney, representing a large collection agency put a lien on my elderly parents house. What can I do?

You need to have any attorney review the paperwork. A creditor who gets a judgment against you cannot use that judgment to levy upon the property...

Should I pay debt collector?

I do not practice law in Bosnia nor in Germany. If you are really worried, you should consult a local lawyer. In general, if they sue you, they...

If I have a money judgment entered against me in California, will this affect my husband's real property?

It might because, regardless of how title is held, if there is a community property interest in the property, a creditor might be able to go after...

How do you add a adendum on to your default jugement? And get the person to pay if they have money in a Trust fund?

You cannot do an addendum to a judgment that was entered. Only the judge can change the judgment, and only for a limited number of reasons. You...

My daughter faces bankruptcy and IRS debt. I got her a $6K car. How do I give her title (liability) without her losing the car

You can remain "legal owner" on the car title while letting her become the registered owner and responsible for parking tickets, collisions, etc. ...