Do not believe anything that a debt collector tells you, especially if it involves your legal rights. Before a debt collector can levy upon any...

Abstract of Judgement against me. Creditor claims Lien placed on the house I rent. Is this possible?

Do not believe anything that a debt collector tells you. Did they send you a copy of the Abstract of Judgment bearing the filing stamp of the...

Go to court. ACE will need to bring in witnesses to prove their case. Hearsay evidence is not allowed. No lawyers are allowed in this first...

I was contacted by a lawyers office about a credit card account

They are not lawyers. Did you get the name and the State Bar number of the "attorney" who runs the office?

I received an order of examination for a corporation that I am no longer associated with. Do I have to appear?

Your name is on the Order to Appear, so you must appear. If you are not a judgment debtor (or if your liability has been discharged in BK), you do...

If I am judgment proof, can my bank account have a lien put on it or money be garnished b y a creditor?

If teh creditor obtains a judgment, he/she can levy on your bank account without further notice to you. However, you can file a Claim of...

I lost a small claims case. Can I discharge this debt in bankruptcy?

Most debts are dischargeable in Bankruptcy. However, some debts, such are many tax obligations, child support, criminal fines, damages resulting...

Does it matter what county in California you retain an attorney to help w/ debt management or bankruptcy?

If you are going to file BK, retain an attorney in your area. If a lawsuit has been filed against you in southern Cal,, you might be best served...

I have a shortsale approval on my house, I have judgment on my title for $3,900. I want to settle asap

First, talk to the title company about having them hold the money until the lien is resolved. then, close the sale. You will then need to make...

Collecting on a Notice of Judgment, can an attorney or collection agency collect this debt for me?

The first thing you might want to do is to get a Writ of Execution from the court. You must complete the court form and pay a small fee. Then...