I have been sued but not served. Am I liable yet?

Check the court records and see whether they have filed a "Proof of Service" with the court, claiming that you have been served. If so, you need...

I recently won a judgement for $9000.00 in small claims court. After 30 days can I take the defendants pick up truck?

You need to arrange with the Sheriff to levy on the vehicle and to sell it at auction. You will have to front the costs. And, even after the...

What information is necessary to report bad debt to a credit bureau?

First of all, the "furnisher" of credit information must subscribe to the credit reporting agency. It must pay a fee to do this, as well as...

Can a family member (daughter) collect unpaid signed promissory note after father is deceased from ex-husband?

You need to meet with an attorney to review the entire situation. It appears that there may be probate issues involved, family law issues...

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Would like to know if judgment affected all party's name on the civil case

Your information is not clear. Because title to valuable real estate is involved, you need to have a lawyer review all of the relevant documents,...

My ex through her attorney placed a lien on my house to recover monies I owed as stated in the MSA. All monies have been paid

You need to have a Family Law attorney review the MSA, the judgment, the notice of lien and related documents. You may be able to file a motion to...

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Can I lower my monthly payments to the Bad Check Restitution program to a price I can afford?

Was a criminal case filed against you? Are you on probation to a criminal court? What kind of program are you on? Is it a program administered...

How can a debt collection attorney place a lien on my home when I am not Judgement debtor?

In order to advise you, I would need to review the judgment, as well as other papers. Were you named as a defendant in the lawsuit? Was the...

To whom do I pay off a lien, if I and the lien holder's only heir?

Your siblings probably have an interest in the lien. The Trust documents should be reviewed by an attorney, as well as the original judgment. It...

In California can you be prosecuted for a check that bounced in 2007

There is a crime called "extortion." It consists of using the threat (direct or implied) of criminal prosecution in order to obtain money. The...