Is not paying for late fees considered a breach of contract?

If the contract includes a provision for late fees, you are bound by all of the terms of the contract. Therefore, read your contract. If you...

I reside in Calif... Q: Can a creditor or collection agency place a lien on my personal vehicle? Can they freeze my checking

They cannot put a "lien" on your vehicle. They can seize, and then sell, your vehicle if your equity is more than $2,700. They can levy upon...

I have a Lien on a bike I don't own. Collections and tow company trying to make me pay

Is the creditor the lender? Your friend signed the loan agreement, if there was one. You did not sign the loan agreement, so you are not...

The wording of the Stipulation is critical. You should pay an attorney for one hour's time to review the Stipulation and to negotiate any...

How long does it take to get wages garnished from start to finish? I assume this is the only resort for an uncooperative spouse.

No earlier than 30 days. You must apply for the Writ of Execution and then arrange to have the Sheriff serve it upon the employer. The employer...

What do I do once someone defaults on payments agreed on a Stipulation for Entry of Judgment?

Was a Judgment actually entered pursuant to the Stipulation? If a Judgment was entered by the court, you can apply for a Writ of Execution. With...

What can I do to removed a judgment from my credit file when online it shows the Case is closed, and no satisfaction is filed?

The judgment is valid for 10 years, and it can be renewed for another 10 years. In the court system the case is "closed" not because it was paid...

My wife just got a memmorandum of costs after judgement for an old credit card debt that we incurred 5 years ago.

"Validating" is useless in your situation. A motion to tax costs will not vacate the judgment. A motion to tax is to argue that the claimed...

How do I prepare a spousal affidavit to levy my debtors spouses bank account. Sheriffs instructions are vague.

Each bank requires a separate levy. Multiple accounts at the same bank can be levied with one Writ.

My husband is being sued in small claims for a medical bill we cannot pay. they have included me (his wife)

First, send a letter, certified mail, to the debt collector disputing the debt, stating that you were not married at the time, and asking them to...