You go to jail until the CSE attorney schedules a hearing in the Superior Court. Then you will appear before a judge, who will give you a purge...

I want to file chapter 7 in Queens NY for old tax debt . Do I have to wait to qualify for means test ?

If your debts are primarily business debts, you will not be required to use the Means Test Form for consumer debt. If you get over the Means Test...

Bankruptcy Question

You must indicate that you have a pending federal and state income tax refund on your Schedule B, and you must exempt the refund amounts on...

Is it a violation of FDCPA to threaten a "possible" lawsuit if a payment is not made within a certain time?

The FDCPA applies to debt collectors, and not to the original credit card issuers, or to original lenders. Since you received this email directly...

When is a contract formed?

If the client in a personal injury case gives the attorney the authority to accept the settlement offer from the insurance carrier or from defense...

Do I really need an attorney?

You should discuss your divorce related issues with a family law attorney in your area. Avvo has a great Find a Lawyer tool to help you locate...

I was in an accident and the driver of the car was not on the insured's policy but did have permissible use. The insured has

You really need to hire a personal injury attorney here. In states such as Georgia, you can execute a limited release with the liability carrier...

You need to retain a consumer attorney, and a debt validation letter should be sent out to this debt collector. The debt collector is required to...

Are text messages allowed in court proceedings for divorce?

If your phone allows screen capture, where you can save and print the screen shots from the mobile phone, you can tender these screen shots like...

In my state the statute of limitations for collecting credit card debt is six years what happens if I move to a different state?

The answer to your question depends on where you are a resident at the time suit is filed, and also if your agreement establishes a state for...