Can I be sent to collections for a bounced check on a car that is not mine?

If you signed the check, you are liable. It does not matter that the check was intended to help someone else. Do you have anything in writing...

I need to hire an attorney who has had success in debt collection lawsuit. Any help on where to look?

Check the Find a Lawyer link on the website of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. Look for an attorney practicing in Los Angeles...

What do I do?

Dispute the bill, in writing, with the collection agency. They can still come after you, but at least you will have the dispute on record, and you...

My friends and I owe money to a debt collect co, split 3 ways. I'm the only one paying. Can the co. or I serve them legal papers

If you did not get a written agreement from the debt collector that if you paid the agreed amount, it would be payment in full of your obligation,...

Will courts help me find defendant which moved?

The courts will not help you. The police will not help you. The Sheriff will not help you. You need to find the defendant yourself, or hire an...

You must respond with verified answers and with appropriate objections. You must serve your responses on time, or your objections will be waived...

I have a HOA lien on my property. Will I be liable for the lien if it forecloses or is the bank liable?

Not only do you need to consult an attorney licensed to practice in Florida, and qualified to give legal advise, but you must also review the CC&Rs...

Do interrogatories and sworn denial have to filed with the court or just mailed to the other attorney?

You must file your Answer (or General Denial) with the court and pay the court's filing fee (unless you get a fee waiver). The Answer should...

The end date on the Statute of Limitations is the date when the lawsuit was filed, not the date when you receive a copy of the lawsuit (Summons and...

I settled with an unsecured creditor and the settlement agreement only includes a "general release", do I need something else?

Yes. The settlement agreement should include more. Is this a debt that was assigned to (bought by) the debt collector? Is the compromise going...