What is my first step to deal with [law office omitted]?

If they file a civil lawsuit, and if you file an Answer, the case may get to court in 8 moths or longer. If you file yourself, you must follow all...

Debt Settlement Guarantees

Are you dealing with the original creditor or with a "debt buyer"? How old is the debt? What assets and income do you have that can be levied...

What do I do if I settled a debt and then they turned around and sold it?

You may have the basis of a good lawsuit against Citi and against the new debt collector, entitling you to collect damages, statutory penalties and...

I've been paying my civil demands but I can no longer nor want to pay it, will it go to collections and/or will I get in trouble

If criminal charges have not yet been filed, it is not likely that they will. The filing of criminal charges is a matter within the discretion of...

Does your written rental agreement, or some other written document signed by your landlord, specifically require that you make payment by...

I am being sued by a credit card collection agency for $7000. I want to settle or pay the debt.

It wold be worth it to you to consult an attorney who regularly represents consumers in debt collection matters. If you want to settle, your...

Am I responsible for my spouses sallie Mae private student loan debt which was acquired 7 years prior to our marriage. Calif.

You are not responsible as the debtor. However, California is a community property state and everything you have (unless it is "Separate...

Questionable Proper Summons Service in California?

Congratulations on doing your own research. The solicitation that you received was probably from a paralegal service, not from an attorney. I...

I'm 94, living at a Nursing home, no assets. A debt collector wants me to pay a 2006 debt. Do I respond his letter or ignore

You are under no legal obligation to respond to a letter or to a telephone message. If you are served with a civil court Summons, you may want to...

Can a collection agency take a legal assignment on a divorce judgment in ca

Yes.

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