As I understand your question, you and your husband owned a business together and you gave him back some money he had given you. Was the money he gave you a payment for your ownership interest in the company? Was there an agreement signed? If you were given a check or a cashier's check, did... View More

You have certain rights to stop the collector but you must first take the appropriate steps.

You can obtain information regarding your rights and proper steps to follow here: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/debt-collection-faqs

Good luck.

My response provides only... View More

The IRS can issue an IRS Summons to any banking institution involved in the transaction (the bank that received the funds, for example), requesting copies of bank statements, wire transfers sent or received, ACH transactions, etc., and trace where the money came from. Unless it was a cash purchase... View More

If you are discussing a possible business venture, I think that the NDA is a must, but you may want to consider entering into an agreement that not only covers the non-disclosure, penalties, etc., but also the terms of the engagement regarding the services, payments, etc. Work made for hire... View More

If you are not responsible for the cost of the new phone and the new mobile account, and your SSN has not been used further, you have no current damages to sue for. they are already offering you compensation, but you can also request the company to pay for a credit monitoring service so that you... View More

You don't say if your vehicle is used for personal or commercial use. Your vehicle could be financed under a personal or a commercial loan and federal consumer protection laws would apply only if you have a personal loan. The loan documents you signed would say if the vehicle (probably... View More

A judgment from Puerto Rico would be treated as a judgment from any of the 50 states. The judgment creditor would need to follow the procedure required under the laws of the state where property ( or assets such as bank accounts, etc.) has been found, so that the P.R. judgment can be executed in... View More

You are not saying what type of debt they allege (consumer, commercial, line of credit, credit card), but if the default took place ten years ago and you did not acknowledge the debt during that time, most probably the statute of limitations would not allow the claim to be filed in court, or it... View More

You need the Terms & Conditions given at the time of account opening (or the latest published version, usually available at branch locations for customers that request it.) Some banks may have it online for download, especially if you have online banking. The account may read "A or B"... View More

You need to contact a Estate/Probate attorney. A power of attorney terminates upon the death of the grantor. If there were any transfers of money after the grantor's death you need to obtain evidence of this through a subpoena issued to the bank or banks where the accounts were held. For this... View More

You have not provided sufficient information for a response. Do you have a copy of the contract between the appliance repair company and the utility company? Is the appliance in question covered under the terms of the contract? If it is, I would recommend that you contact your utility company and... View More

You need to speak with a local attorney that can analyze your situation and provide you with legal advice. When you meet with an attorney, you would need to have with you all documents executed between you and your partner. Did you form a partnership? a limited liability company? a joint venture?... View More

I do not understand if you actually financed the vehicle or if you paid the dealer $11,000 in cash.I presume you purchased a used vehicle and must have received some documentation regarding the terms of the sale, including the price. These documents should be reviewed by a local attorney.... View More

You should not need a lawyer for that. Requirements for schools and teachers would be made public and in common English (no legalese). The Dept. of Education has sources available to you. Go to:... View More

A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) only means that you may continue to exercise the powers granted under the DPOA even when the grantor (your father) may be sick or legally incompetent. In other words, unless your father terminates it, it would be effective until his death.What powers you are... View More

A real estate attorney can review the quitclaim deed and make sure that the appropriate language to effectuate the transfer was used and the it was correctly filed. From what you are stating in your question it seems the difference between the "ol" deed used and a new one would be the... View More

Many car dealers believe that selling a vehicle “as is” prevents the buyer from bringing a lawsuit for defects, but it does not bar all future claims. A transaction may include both implied warranties and express warranties. An “as is” clause disclaims implied warranties only. Any express... View More

First, confirm that XYZ Plumbing is registered to use the assumed name in your state and in your county. Michigan law requires that a sole proprietor or co-partnership file the business name (if different than the real name of the person) at the county clerk's office, and maybe also with the... View More

You don't say if your creditor is calling for past due payments on an existing loan or credit card, to collect on a judgment already obtained against you, or if the calls are from a collection agency, or a purchaser of your debt from the original creditor. There may be other options if you... View More

The answer may depend on the contract you had for the services to be rendered. Even though there is an implied duty of care which should cover damage to adjacent surfaces or property, having a provision for clean-up is always a good idea. In addition, the contract should allow you to withhold a... View More