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Online payments were made under fraudulent circumstances and the loan in my name. Can I go to jail for this?

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you did not participate, then you will not go to jail. However, if you were a participant in these activities, then you might go to jail.
If you did not participate, then you will not go to jail. However, if you were a participant in these activities, then you might go to jail.

what type of attorney should i choose to comp owed monies after a divorce

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
This can get complicated because there are unanswer questions in your summary. Did the MDA address the PI settlement? Do you have something in writing from him saying that he would repay you?
This can get complicated because there are unanswer questions in your summary. Did the MDA address the PI settlement? Do you have something in... Read More

What type of lawyer do i need when someone is not paying you money back on purchases made during a realtionship

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Any lawyer who practices trial work or civil law can help you.
Any lawyer who practices trial work or civil law can help you.

domesticate foreign judgment to collect

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to speak with an attorney in Kansas about your situation.
You need to speak with an attorney in Kansas about your situation.

How do I negotiate a settlement for a civil summons for past credit card debt?

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you do not dispute the debt, then I would offer them a monthly amount that you can afford to pay.
If you do not dispute the debt, then I would offer them a monthly amount that you can afford to pay.

Will I be arrested for missing paedocket court?

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Not sure what a "paedocket" is but if it is a order of protection docket, you will not be arrested unless the hearing was to determine if you had violation the order of protection; in which case, if you missed the court date then you will probably be arrested.
Not sure what a "paedocket" is but if it is a order of protection docket, you will not be arrested unless the hearing was to determine if you had... Read More

what do i do if i am unable to pay what they are saying i need to pay to settle

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
File a slow pay motion with the court that issued the judgment and the judge will set an amount that you have to pay. Another alternative is bankruptcy.
File a slow pay motion with the court that issued the judgment and the judge will set an amount that you have to pay. Another alternative is... Read More

When can A medical bill be turned over to collections?

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes a medical bill can be turned over to collections.
Yes a medical bill can be turned over to collections.

Can I be sure for a debt that I'm pretty sure the statute of limitations has run out?

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Before they can garnish your wages, it has to sue you and get a judgment. Not sure why you owed them the money but the stature of limitations on a breach of contract is 10 years.
Before they can garnish your wages, it has to sue you and get a judgment. Not sure why you owed them the money but the stature of limitations on a... Read More

Cannot contact attorney

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The initial attorney who is now sick has an obligation to refund the retainer and give you back your documentation. If he has support staff, you might reach out to them to address these issues. If he does not have any support staff and nobody to help him, you might try to reach out to his wife (if he has one) and address these issues with her. If he has no support staff and no family, you might try contacting the local county bar association to ask it to help you with these issues. Good luck.... Read More
The initial attorney who is now sick has an obligation to refund the retainer and give you back your documentation. If he has support staff, you... Read More
You have to be 18 although the judge can give it to you sooner.
You have to be 18 although the judge can give it to you sooner.

Am I required to provide bank records and tax records if stated on a summons

Answered 6 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the records are asked for in a discovery request, then you are required to provide them. However, you are not required to voluntarily turn them over.
If the records are asked for in a discovery request, then you are required to provide them. However, you are not required to voluntarily turn them... Read More
I have no idea what it is about. I would suggest that you call the entity listed on the letterhead and ask what it is about.
I have no idea what it is about. I would suggest that you call the entity listed on the letterhead and ask what it is about.

I have been called at my job 3 times in one day by a collections agency from household bank

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Send a certified letter to the collection agency demanding to stop calling you. Do not send any money.
Send a certified letter to the collection agency demanding to stop calling you. Do not send any money.
You can stop them from calling you by sending the certified letter. You only stop the garnishments by filing a slow pay motion with the court.
You can stop them from calling you by sending the certified letter. You only stop the garnishments by filing a slow pay motion with the court.

I canโ€™t pay my student loans from ITT, is there any legal action I can take?

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
There are some companies that assist in helping with student loans. Reach out to one of these for assistance.
There are some companies that assist in helping with student loans. Reach out to one of these for assistance.
You need to hire an attorney to defend you.
You need to hire an attorney to defend you.
It sounds like there are two different debts that you owe.
It sounds like there are two different debts that you owe.

Seeking a Attorney with Utility bill over the max

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry, this is something that you are going to have to handle on your own.
Sorry, this is something that you are going to have to handle on your own.
You need to speak with an attorney in your area.
You need to speak with an attorney in your area.

A classmate accidentally spilled water on my laptop and fried the hard drive

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You more than likely do have a case but accidents happen so I would think twice about wanting to sue your classmate.
You more than likely do have a case but accidents happen so I would think twice about wanting to sue your classmate.
Unless you get something in writing from the Plaintiff saying that the debt is paid and that the lawsuit will be dismissed, it is best to go to court.
Unless you get something in writing from the Plaintiff saying that the debt is paid and that the lawsuit will be dismissed, it is best to go to court.

How to start a small claims lawsuit to recover money for services we provided

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sue them in the General Sessions Court of the county where the homeowner lives.
Sue them in the General Sessions Court of the county where the homeowner lives.

If I am paying off a debt and would have it paid off the day after court will it still be considered a judgement?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
A judgement is when there is a court order against you saying that you owe somebody some money. If there is such a court order, then that is a judgement, regardless of when you would have paid it off.
A judgement is when there is a court order against you saying that you owe somebody some money. If there is such a court order, then that is a... Read More

tn judgement

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Judgment has to be renewed within the 10 year period. If renewed, then good for an additional 10 year period.
Judgment has to be renewed within the 10 year period. If renewed, then good for an additional 10 year period.