I had a law suit notice at my door for 1106.00 , I never heard of the person suing about a debt he bought from a credit co.

You may have some defenses, such as, you are not the proper debtor, they are suing the wrong person, the Statute of Limitations has passed, the...

I recently over drew a checking account by depositing checks that were no good.I guess the bank filed a police report because a

Verify that the person that called was a police officer, not a debt collector. If it is a real police detective, ask if you are a suspect. If...

You do not certify" a judgment. The court clerk will certify a copy of the judgment, if you pay a fee. If you want to enforce the judgment in...

I am being sued by a creditor & have been served. What happens if I don't show up to court? Can they garnish my wages?

First, you need to file an Answer. You will have a court date only if you file an Answer with the court. If you cannot afford to pay the court...

The hearing would not be a "trial" unless you filed an Answer. It is possibly a Status Conference. Find out exactly what type of hearing is on...

How long will this default judgment remain on my credit report? I had a default judgment entered on May 2007.

There are two different time limits involved. The judgment is enforceable for 10 years from date of entry, and it can be renewed. The account can...

What is the best way to settle a judgement?

Consult a lawyer. Pay for one hour of time. Review the entire situation in detail. You may have grounds to set aside the default judgment. You...

What will a Collection Agency do to me if I can't pay them?

They will call you on the phone. You do not need to talk with them. It is not likely that you can satisfy their demands by talking with them. Do...

Left the country with debts

If there have been no court judgments entered, claims are probably barred by the Statute of Limitations. However, your absence from the...

When I get married to my fiancé, will his creditors come after me for the money owed?

You probably need a prenuptial agreement. Contact a Family Law attorney.