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You are required to answer. If you do not, 9 times out of 10, nothing will happen. Sometimes you could be subjected to a motion for... Read Answer
File an answer in the court denying it is your card. I could do it, but I charge $500 which is what you could probably settle the whole thing... Read Answer
$11,000 is way over small claims. You will need a lawyer, and you will file in the next level of court. Which court depends upon where... Read Answer
There is nothing you can do. You owe the bank and the scammer is long gone. I am not sure why you will not file an affidavit or make a... Read Answer
If you signed up for the college you owe the tuition. Dropping out is not a defense. They are well within the statute of limitations.
If the debtor has no funds, or has discharged the debt, you cannot collect.
Just do a chargeback. That is your remedy. You are time limited so call your bank ASAP.
This is illegal. Call the New York State Department of Labor.
If in New York City, you need to call a Marshal. You will need a copy of the judgment.
I am not sure why this is complicated. Once the lien is filed, then a foreclosure action is brought to foreclose the lien. Only the first... Read Answer
You are going to have to pay the bank. You can sue your ex for indemnification and make him pay.
You need to domesticate your judgment in MD, and levy there. Thus, you need an MD lawyer.
You may owe it. It depends on who signed the admission agreement, and if you signed anything. Medicare does not pay this automatically,... Read Answer
If you transferred title to an irrevocable trust six years ago, your personal creditors cannot attach a lien to your trust property.
You can't. Small claims court in NY only has jurisdiction over defendants within the county/district where court is located with a maximum... Read Answer
You will have to bring a lawsuit in court.
Small claims court is designed to not have lawyers. You can have one, but the cost will be more than the claim. If he is in FL, you... Read Answer
You cannot be arrested for a debt. It is an idle threat. For $400 no one is going to do anything. You can't stop them from calling,... Read Answer
They can, but they probably won't.
You can file a complaint with the New York State Department of Labor.
One is always allowed to represent oneself in court. However, there are many legal aid groups that can help you if you are truly... Read Answer
Your question is unclear. Civil Court is in New York City. In NJ, there is Special Civil Part and Superior Court. The answer... Read Answer
New York judgments stay on the record for 20 years, unless renewed for more. You have two years left where it can be collected against you.
The gas bill is a claim against the estate, but the house is an asset. If there is no mortgage, then you need to get the house in your name so... Read Answer
They obviously did not literally rob you. If you did not get the services you paid for, then sue them.