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I received a judgement against my husband in divorce for $17,000.i filed it with the county clerk so that if he sold any property it would show up like a lien. He did a quick claim title over to another guy for a house he owned. I want my money and want to file a lis pendens so that nothing can be... View More 
answered on May 22, 2017
You need to contact an attorney and send him all the paperwork to look over. Then they can help you.
I also have a letter from friend stating I would be paid back in full. Now, my friend won't even take my calls.
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answered on Nov 10, 2016
If the sum is not really large, you may be able to file in small claims court in your city or county. Hopefully, you have some evidence that the money was given and there was an intention of paying it back. You should contact a local attorney so that he can go over what evidence of the debt you... View More
This is in the state of Arkansas. The bank I have my car loan through took the excess money ($8500) my car insurance company gave me and applied it to my remaining car loan balance. Is that legal?
I just got a call from a "collection agency" that said that I owed $888 for a credit card from 2003 that I had allegedly been paying until 2010? I don't remember it and don't have any records. They would not provide me any other details. Do I need to worry? Do I need a lawyer?
answered on Nov 1, 2015
It looks like there is a 5 year SOL on contracts in Arkansas: http://research.lawyers.com/arkansas/arkansas-statutes-of-limitations.html
It is always best to at least have a full discussion with a local lawyer when you have legal questions and problems.
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