How much of your paycheck from a lawsuit goes to the house firm?

In contingency fee cases, the amount of the attorney's fee is negotiated between the client and the attorney before the attorney begins the case. ...

Can a landlord charge late fees on top of late fees in the state of California?

I suggest that if you do not believe that the extra fees are contained in the contract / rental agreement, you sue the management company in Small...

I have summons for a pay day loan debt that I have already paid 55% of the payoff amount.

It is not a criminal offense to fail to pay a debt. There has never been Debtors Prison in the United States. In the 18th Century, in England,...

Owed creditor, lost a judgement, received interrogatories, some questions seem irrelevant.

If you live in a community property state, your wife's earnings are community property and, therefore, 50% of what she earns is yours and may be...

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How to fight a "got served" letter from a credit card's Lawyer?

Your best negotiating leverage will be after you file a responsive pleading (Answer, etc.) with the court. Right now the creditor will apply for a...

I have credit card debts and HOA dues Judgement to pay!

Many bankruptcy lawyers will give you a free consultation. You need an attorney (not a store front legal forms preparation service) to advise you...

Can I file a class action against a credit card co. for charging me a 9.95 acct maint. fee for a acct that they closed in 2008?

A class action requires that more than one person be affected by the business practice. If you cannot locate anyone else who is in your exact...

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Creditor & hospital wouldn't stop billing us even though it's already paid in full. What to do?

If there is a collection agency involved, the collection agency just wants to get money from you. It is not interested in whether or not you owe...

No, you cannot sue La Quinta. You should be sure to make a police report and get a copy. And, also, file a report with the Federal Trade...

If I have a judgement against someone to pay almost $8000.00, can I file a contempt of court if they ignore the judgement?

If you have an ordinary civil judgment, you cannot use the contempt power of the court because a civil judgment is not a court order to pay the...