Interest at 10% per year plus collection costs can be added to any judgment in California. If you disagree with any item or with their...

It is a federal crime to open mail which is addressed to someone else. If the letter was not addressed to you, you do not need to pay. I could...

Does the lien against my father's house pass on to his wife and heirs that are NOT part of the lawsuit?

Was the judgment entered before your father passed? If the lien attached to the property, it stays with the property. Was a judgment entered? ...

We have had a complaint filed against us for debt collection and have not been served.

Keep checking to see if they filed a Proof of Service. You might also want to check the court's file to see what address they used on the civil...

If there is a pending lawsuit, i.e., you have been served and the court has not entered a judgment, if you serve a proper request (you need someone...

Can a debt collecting law firm sue me for a debt that had my name and my deceased father's name on credit card?

If you were only an "authorized user", you were not a party to the original credit card agreement and are not liable. However, if the debt buyer...

Can my boyfriend of 17 years kick me out?

You can file a lawsuit for money damages for breach of his oral agreement(s). There is a two year Statute of Limitations for a lawsuit for breach...

What is the best way to collect alimony and arrearages?

Get the Writ and levy on the bank accounts. Do this before giving him any notice or warning. You should carefully review the documents that your...

Is there's anyway my son pay his student loan even through it was under my name? Can judge ask him to pay his loan?

You can sue your son. If you get a judgment against him, you can garnish his wages and attach his property. You can credit whatever you collect...

Can I stop at a garnishment on my checking account from a debt that is six years old in California

It appears that the creditor or collector filed a lawsuit against you. Either you went to court and lost, or you failed to go to court. If you...