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They can freeze the account. Then you can fill out paperwork to demonstrate the funds are exempt to undo the freeze. The 1920 must be... Read Answer
You have to file an order to show cause to vacate the judgment. Call a local lawyer.
Yes, it would be your burden to then assert that the funds are exempt. Once asserted, it is the creditors burden to prove they are not.
In theory, what is being done is a fraudulent conveyance, and could be attacked, and a creditor could come after you. In reality, this almost... Read Answer
Bank accounts appear on other databases besides credit reports, so it is possible for a collector to find your account if they are collecting the... Read Answer
There is no rule. In general the debt will be sold to a collection firm, and suit will be started. Remember, that the service of the... Read Answer
First, collectors are monitoring your credit, which includes your bank account. Second, judgments are generally on your report in the public... Read Answer
By definition, a credit card does not have money "in it", although you could have a credit balance. If the amount of those funds exceed $2150,... Read Answer
In order to "take out money" from your bank account, the creditor must have a judgment. In order to have a judgment, the creditor must have... Read Answer
You need to bring a lawsuit.
Your suit should be covered by the bond. Do you have an existing suit. You need to have one to preserve the lien. If you did not... Read Answer
No. A civil demand has no force of law.
No. The statute of limitations has long expired on this claim. Even if a judgment was entered it is expired. Ignore it.
Yes, the school can withhold the transcript for non-payment. I'd suggest you make payment arrangements.
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You can't. What you did was a gift. If the car is in your name, then call the police, report it stolen, and they will get it back.
Yes. How are you going to prove they said they take the insurance. They will deny it.
You did not post your location, so I cannot definitively answer. If in NYC, you need to contact a Marshal. Other bigger cities have... Read Answer
Copntact a debt collections lawyer who will likely pursue on a contingency fee basis, if it is worthwhile.
If you sue, you will likely lose.
Yes. Talk to your matrimonial lawyer.
Are you employed in NY? In order to execute a NY judgment in South Carolina, a SC lawyer would handle the enforcement, not a NY lawyer.
If a judgment has entered, many firms will collect on a 1/3 contingency fee basis. If no judgment has been entered, there may be an additional... Read Answer
Not true. This is a civil matter and is likely usurious and unenforceable.
It depends on the language in the contract you signed.
The statute of limitations for judgment enforcement in NY is 20 years.