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You can sue her. Depending upon the amount of money involved and the jurisdiction of the case, the price someone like me would charge is quite... Read Answer
Were you sued? Until such time you really don't need a lawyer. If you are sued then any litigation attorney or L&T attorney or Debtor/Creditor... Read Answer
Under the full faith and credit act, a sister state judgment awarded on the merits is enforceable upon proper procedural compliance. I believe... Read Answer
According to Article 52 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules you may serve an information subpoena and restraining notice on any bank where... Read Answer
Yes. But first they must sue you, succeed in obtaining judgment, and docket the judgment as a lien with the county clerk where your home is... Read Answer
There is no "legal aid" for civil matters. Law Service Groups and Pro Bono attorneys will unlike represent an Estate for free, but you could... Read Answer
You can "prove" it with a DMV issued ID card, or copies of paid utility invoices. Bills are normally charged to a name and address and often... Read Answer
Was there a judgment? Mortgage? Lien?
Was payment made?
Was there a settlement agreement?
All these questions need to be answered to impact... Read Answer
It sounds like there is more to this story. They can do what they did, as is evidenced by the fact that they did so. Your options are to... Read Answer
If your car was repossessed legally, then you don't need a lawyer, you need to pay the amount due and owing. If your car was illegally... Read Answer
In whose name is title held? If neither you nor your wife are in title, then you cannot take possession unless you have a security interest. If... Read Answer
Is this a philosophical question concerning collections?
You can start Judgment Enforcement Proceedings by serving his banks with an Information Subpoena and Restraining Notice and you can garnish his wages... Read Answer
If you believe the vehicle is worth more than your remaining payments and you have the ability to transfer title you may allow creditor to take... Read Answer
Your only option is the William Ford Program, which you can see at the Department of Education website. You have to pay your disposable income... Read Answer
It sounds like you were paid back for everything you lent, but it is hard to follow the money. I do not see the connection between the loan to... Read Answer
Notes are not notarized generally. I do not see a problem. However you do need the original note to make a legal suit go easily.
It isn't, and I have no idea what legal topic you are talking about.
There is not any fixed amount. It depends on the size of the debt, the debtor, and other issues. Ten percent to 50 percent can be... Read Answer
Yes. The difference is called a deficiency balance, and you are legally liable for it under the contract.
I will assume that the trustee in bankruptcy for the hospital, or a collection agency/attorney on its behalf is bringing this claim? However,... Read Answer