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I just found out that 5 years ago two judgments were placed on me. Nothing shows on my credit report and I was never served.
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Answered on December 26, 2012
Go to the courthouse. Look at the court's file. Get copies of the relevant documents, including the Proof of Service, the Complaint and the...
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I won my small claims case against 2 defendants - how is the judgment divided so I know how to best approach collection?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
If the judgment states that they are "jointly and severally liable", you can collect the full amount from either of them, or however you split it...
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Does your attorney have to pay your doctor bills or can u do it yourself if u settle
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Answered on December 26, 2012
If the medical provider has a lien on the settlement, the attorney is obligated to resolve the lien, or to hold the disputed funds in trust pending...
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Writ of Garnishment ignored by the Employer? What can/should I do?
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Answered on December 21, 2012
The debtor is not an "employee". Therefore, there are no wages to garnish. On the bright side, you can levy upon the contract payments, and the...
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Was forced to pay for attorney fees and misc fees in order to receive pink slip.
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Answered on December 20, 2012
If you have been sued, get the court case number, then go to the courthouse and look at the court's file. See whether they filed a Proof of...
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If a civil capias is issued in Massachusettes can they arrest you in Washington state (for example) or another state?
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Answered on December 20, 2012
Where did you learn the term "Capias?" Are you referring to an order to appear in court in connection with a civil case? Are you being threatened...
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Legal Advice on in 1993 I was evicted from an apartment I have received wage garnishment papers in 2012 is this legal,
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Answered on December 18, 2012
You need to have a lawyer review the paperwork. The garnishment should have a case number. Go to the courthouse, look at the court's file and get...
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How quickly can someone force the sale of the car/residence on promissory note once the judgement is entered? I live in CA.
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Answered on December 18, 2012
Assuming your condo is your home, you automatically have an exemption of at least $75,000 in equity, more if you have dependents, etc. To reach...
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Which form for bank levy?
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Answered on December 18, 2012
Yes. You need to give the Sheriff written instructions on their form. You do have the account number and the address of the bank, do you not?
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Can a collection agency continue to charge late fees after I have entered into a payment plan?
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Answered on December 18, 2012
Do you have a written document confirming terms of your payment agreement? Unless you can show that there was an agreement, and the exact terms of...
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