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I have judgments that originated in NJ 8 years ago as part of my family law case. The case was transferred to WY when the children and I moved here 5 years ago. Since the judgments are part of family action, should interest be accrued using NJ rates for all 8 years, or 3 years with NJ and 5 with... View More 
answered on Jun 26, 2018
All eight years interest will accrue pursuant to the judgments issued under New Jersey law.
I am currently an international student in the U.S. I have to leave the country soon, but I am not able to pay off my college bill. I was told at the financial office in my school that a collecting agency will take over my case if I fail paying. Since I am originally from a third world country I... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2015
The worst? Sorry, but you are asking me to imagine all sorts of grisly possibilities, which I won't do. In general, collection agencies annoy you with repeated phone calls, and sometimes find a collection attorney to sue you on a contingent-fee basis. To my knowledge they seldom bother with... View More
I AM ASKING FOR MY SISTER. MARRIED 26 YRS, HUSBAND JUST UP AND LEFT FOR GOOD. SHE HAS HAD LUPUS SINCE 2003. LAST 6 MONTHS ZERO DOLLARS. SHE CAN'T WORK. SHE IS TRYING TO GET DISABILITY. CREDITORS ARE AFTER HER ALL THE TIME...SHE HAS NOTHING. HOW DOES SHE BECOME JUDGMENT PROOF?
answered on Feb 18, 2014
A: This is a lay-person term for being uncollectable. There is really no such thing as really being “Judgment Proof” as a bar to being sued. Any one can be sued for anything. A Plaintiff can be granted a judgment, despite the Defendant’s holdings, or lack there of. Once the judgment is... View More
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