Why would the settlement amount be increased and is that legal? Is there a statue of limitations since it's been 10 years now?

Without reviewing the underlying documents, especially the settlement agreement and/or judgment, no one can give you intelligent advise. Was the...

Is it worth talking to an attorney or should I just pay?

I suggest that you consider suing your former landlord and its property management company in Small Claims Court. The landlord, not the collection...

Received an email with a subject - COURT SUMMONS?

There does not appeal to be any case number on the document. If there is a case number, you could verify its existence with the office of the...

Can I seu a man I sold a car too for reporting me as an owner of the car?

Did you register the change of ownership with the DMV? When you sell a car, you are responsible for registering the sale with the DMV. If you did...

If they are a 3rd party debt collector, they can pay the court's $240 filing fee, hire a lawyer and pay a process server to serve you. If you file...

What can i do if an employee from a fast food restaurant steals my card info?

You must immediately notify your credit card company, both by phone and in writing. And, make a police report.

In California, how hard is it for a judgment creditor to attack, seize or otherwise go after my vehicle? Vehicle not related to

The creditor would need to spend more than $1,000 to have the Sheriff seize the vehicle and have it sold at auction. The vehicle would still be...

The statute of limitations refers to the time in which a lawsuit must be filed. The SOL is an affirmative defense, meaning that if you are sued,...

I got served a summons yesterday for a Credit card debt. It was filed 8/31/17 and but court date set. What do I do?

The "court date" is not the trial date. If you do not file an Answer (or other pleading) within 30 days of service, the collector can take your...

If this is a family law situation, his tax returns and related documents are subject to discovery. You can request that he serve an updated Income...