I am being sued in a limited civil case due to an unpaid hospital bill, do I need an attorney, or should I just not reply?

If you file an Answer, with a Fee Waiver, you will be in a stronger position to settle, as the collection agency may not want to spend the money to...

How to complete"Answer"form properly----California

Instead of getting piecemeal advise, step by step, until you are in far over your head, you should have a consultation with a lawyer, paying for up...

Do I need an attorney?

Courts do not send out "letters". If you received a letter, it may have come from a debt collector an attorney for a debt collector. If the...

Its probably the dumbest thing that you can do. They are no going to go away out of mercy or compassion for you. They are just going to use this...

Can a wage garnishment against my son's dad un an unrelated civil case affect a child support award against him?

No, I doubt that the judge will waive child support because of a garnishment for another debt. The support is for the benefit of the child. ...

Is there a minimum amount "owing" that can be sued for in CA superior court?

No. You are probably being sued in a "limited civil" action, which has a maximum jurisdictional amount of $25,000. If the demand is less than...

I have a wage garnishment for a vehicle. How do I petition the courts to make payments?

Code of Civil Procedure section 706.051 provides that earnings necessary for the support of the debtor and his/her family are exempt. You must...

I am being sued for credit debt i do not owe, i cannot afford to pay a lawyer for lengthy process. is bankruptcy my best option

BK is not your best option. It is your worst option. First of all, you do not owe the debt. Secondly, you may be the victim of ID theft and...

Am i obligated to pay a certain amount for a bill collector?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you can request, in writing, that the collector cease communicating with you. If they violate this...

If a debtor has to spend money to prove that a garnishment was paid could they ask the creditor to reimburse that money?

If you can prove the overpayment, you can sue. First, document your demand for a refund with a certified letter, or letters, to both the creditor...