CCP 473 deals with "excusable neglect" om failing to respond to a lawsuit. That statute applies when you were properly served but did not file...

She can file BK separately. However, BK should only be your last option. If the suit was filed by a "debt buyer", not by the original creditor,...

What do I need to know about alerting the I.R.S. in regards to back taxes owed by my husband, and a pending sale of a home?

You can. You might even get a reward of up to 10%. However, this does not mean that there might be some consequences affecting you. Your divorce...

There are different SOLs for different legal theories. Suit on an implied contract is 2 years. Other limits apply to "account stated", "open book...

Can a collector collect interest after judgment has been paid

When you say that the judgment was "paid off", do you mean that the earlier, or original, amount was paid in full? Interest accrues on the...

Liquor ownerhad SBA loan with Bank. since had a spine fracture, store owed 9mo payment and now they took over by court receiver?

This is a business debt, not a consumer debt. You do not have the same protections that consumers have. In response to your question, "Is it...

What the status of limitation will be applied?

For starters, read the credit card agreement. The original agreement, and then every modification ("Notice of Change of Terms"). Then, review the...

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How to get money from Judgement Debtor (company) if money has taken out of their bank after received Writ of Execution?

You say that the debtor withdrew money after it received a copy of the Writ and a Memorandum. Was the Writ of Execution actually served on the...

Can a person remove their name from a house after an abstract of judgment has been filed?

He can remove his name from title, but the Abstract of Judgment will remain. He can remove his name by executing a deed, transferring his interest...

Was served with papers today saying i'm being sued along with my ex wife for hospital bill from 2009.

Under California law (Family Code 910), most debts incurred after the date of separation (not the date of filing for divorce, nor entry of the...