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The short answer is "no," but there are always some odd exceptions. As long as you don't sign on any of your husband's accounts, you aren't... Read Answer
Unfortunately the typical result of self lawyering. I am not sure what the question is, but at best your remedy is now some form of review for... Read Answer
No way to tell without reviewing the documents. However, garnishment is means of enforcing a judgment and judgments accrue interest and sometimes... Read Answer
You are probably stuck for a variety of reasons. You can try to file a suit against her for what remains to be paid, but I suspect you would be... Read Answer
Depends on what your plans are. Civil trial/consumer lawyer to defend or bankruptcy lawyer to file bankruptcy are 2 most common.
Bankruptcy, get second or better paying job, sell things to get money to re-pay, borrow money from someone else to repay, negotitate a settlement or... Read Answer
You can ask each credit card company for forebearance of some sort, but bear in mind that they are typically NOT obligated to do so. Also check to... Read Answer
If your name is on the account, its likely legal. You will have to sort out the lien with the court and may ned to hire a lawyer to do so. If you... Read Answer
You need to retain a lawyer at your expense to assist you in this transaction before you go any further. If you have any further questions, we do... Read Answer
You may have a case under the FCCPA for collections harrassment if its about a past due debt. We handle such suits all the time. If you have any... Read Answer
Yes. There is no requirement that you have debts other than credit cards to file a bankruptcy.
Whether it is your best option is another story... Read Answer
There is no inherent disqualficiation for this fact pattern. You should speak to the lawyers handling those issues about the impact of that... Read Answer
Absent fraud or lying on your part, sounds like you and they know they have the right person. You may have an issue though with your being a minor... Read Answer
You can only get rid of jugment when it expires, is illegal or satisfied. I am assuming its none of these, so your only other option is to find the... Read Answer
Generally, there is no magic bullet to this, as presmably you agreed to the terms and conditons in writing when you bought the car, which I presume... Read Answer
Its impssible to answer your question as phrased. What do you mean by "relinquish debt?" To be clear, noone can simply opt themselves out of a legal... Read Answer
I think you misunderstand the process which is why the lawyer laughed. Mediation does not provide you any of what you requested. Any payment plan... Read Answer
It may or may not be harassment. We would need to check on the facts for a more details. You may have claims under the FCCPA or the FDCPA that can be... Read Answer
First things first – yes, answer the Complaint, whether yourself or through hiring an attorney. Sounds like your case is in the County... Read Answer
As phrased this would be a violation of the FCCPA, the Florida Collection Practices Act. HOwever, if there is a lien or you assigned title to the car... Read Answer
There is no minimum time. If there is a breach of the agreement, its ripe for suit. There is also no "statute to get the case dismissed" as these are... Read Answer
If you can prove it, yes. This is always the issue when the only proof is the opponents records. If you have further questions, feel free to contact... Read Answer
Yes. Garnishing wages is just one of many means to enforce a judgment.
Sue you for deficiency after selling for garage sale value for starters. Before you do such a tingm and given the value at issue, I would retain a... Read Answer
No wat to answer this without examining check and more detail. For sure DO NOT CASH IT, as it could equally bea fraud scam.