Your current state is Virginia
They said that a company called cash net was going to sue me for breach of contract for a loan from April 12, 2012. And that I was going to be sent a summons to go to court. What is the statue limitations for something like this? Is this company a scam?
I checked casenet , there is nothing.... Read more »
answered on Jun 5, 2023
Either it is a scam or you have already been sued and United Firm saw the information on the public docket and therefore mailed you a letter. I wouldn't recommend dealing with any random mediation company at this point. An attorney would need to assess the situation, but the statute of... Read more »
I was planning on attending university, so I put down a $300 reservation for a room, though around a month later I had to cancel due to financial reasons. When I applied for the room, an email was automatically sent to my student email account connected to the university which had terms stating... Read more »
answered on Jun 4, 2023
This is a fairly simple legal issue - either your entered into a valid contract agreeing to the cancellation fee, or you didn't. To enter into such a contract, you would either have to sign it in ink or electronically, or check an on-line box agreeing to terms and conditions that you are able... Read more »
answered on Jun 3, 2023
There is no single best approach to negotiating with a collection agency. How you proceed will depend upon the facts and circumstances.
But there are some basic considerations. Always start with goals. what are you hoping to accomplish? What is it that your opponent wants? Perhaps more... Read more »
answered on Jun 3, 2023
A: There is no single best approach to negotiating with a collection agency. How you proceed will depend upon the facts and circumstances.
But there are some basic considerations. Always start with goals. what are you hoping to accomplish? What is it that your opponent wants? Perhaps more... Read more »
My question is, if we miss a couple of months of rent and pay off all of our debt (credit cards, etc) will this effect our home purchasing options? I don't want to not pay rent or not work with them, but this seems like the only way for us to be able to get our credit to a good enough standing.
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answered on Jun 2, 2023
Your idea makes as much sense as shooting yourself in the head! Sorry to be harsh, but that will lower your credit rating and make you a bad risk to a prospective lender. The real estate market is overdue for a crash and when it does crash it is widely believed that it will be at least 6 years... Read more »
I just need to know, if I'm in Los Angeles County and the Defendant is in Orange County, can I file in L.A or do I need to travel and file in the local court in Orange County.
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
You can file a lawsuit in either Los Angeles County or Orange County. The court where you file will depend on the specific facts of your case.
In general, you can file a lawsuit in the county where the defendant lives, or in the county where the events that gave rise to the lawsuit took... Read more »
I just need to know, if I'm in Los Angeles County and the Defendant is in Orange County, can I file in L.A or do I need to travel and file in the local court in Orange County.
answered on Jun 1, 2023
"Usually, venue is in the county where:
The person you are suing lives or does business (if you are suing a business or organization); or
The dispute arose, like where an accident happened, or where a contract was entered into or broken.
It is possible to have a... Read more »
The entertainment agency is based in California but I'm from India. It's been over 3 months yet the invoice hasn't been paid. As a freelancer I'm not able to afford a lawyer yet. Kindly advice on what to do.
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answered on May 31, 2023
In your situation, where you are based in India and the entertainment agency is located in California, there are a few steps you can consider taking. First, initiate direct communication with the agency, preferably in writing, to remind them of the outstanding invoice and politely request payment.... Read more »
01/2003 A credit card debt was acquired by Sarasota CCM and they obtained a judgment in in Illinois.
01/2009 I moved to Florida and three years later they registered the judgment in Florida.
09/2000 They garnished a checking account.
No communication from them between... Read more »
answered on May 26, 2023
Three options (other than paying in full): 1. Attempt to settle up, such as by offering X cents on the dollar and/or paying in monthly installments over X number of years; 2. File for bankruptcy if eligible (consult a bankruptcy attorney); 3. Determine if you are judgment-proof and can just let... Read more »
answered on May 24, 2023
On every Superior Court website there is a link to "Forms." You need to go to the Judicial Council forms and get a Subpoena duces Tecum. Every superior Court also has a window for "Self Help" in the clerk's office that can assist you by providing you the forms. but they... Read more »
Hello, I have been served paperwork for a high interest loan that I was unable to pay in the past. The last payment made was on 4/19/2019. Just wanting to see if statute of limitations has passed or if I should go ahead and set up some sort of payment plan. The original creditor is NetCredit and... Read more »
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answered on May 24, 2023
In California, the statute of limitations for most debts, including written contracts like loans, is typically four years from the date of the last payment or default. However, it's important to note that certain types of debts, such as credit card debt or oral contracts, may have different... Read more »
I just want to know what agencies or anything can collect debt out of my Georgia lottery winnings when I go to collect. Like will medical bills cell phone carriers, credit card companies?
answered on May 20, 2023
You've posted in the "Bankruptcy" section, so we assume you have filed for bankruptcy relief, or will do so imminently.
If so, the automatic stay prevents any creditor from taking any action against you or your property, subject to the bankruptcy court's orders.... Read more »
their Joint income prior to his death. Because she (trustor/trustee) is accustomed to a higher standard of living, can she keep the money from the sale of the land? Or is she required by law to split it among his $20,000+ credit card debtors?
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answered on May 18, 2023
In situations involving the distribution of assets and debts after someone's death, it is important to consider the specific laws of the jurisdiction involved, as they can vary. Typically, when a person passes away, their debts are generally paid out of their estate before any remaining assets... Read more »
their Joint income prior to his death. Because she (trustor/trustee) is accustomed to a higher standard of living, can she keep the money from the sale of the land? Or is she required by law to split it among his $20,000+ credit card debtors?
answered on May 18, 2023
A lawyer would have to read the terms of the trust in your particular situation. Your question is akin to saying, “There is a car in front of my house. Who owns it?” The trust will say who owns the real estate and if there are any restrictions on what the owner can do with the real estate. If... Read more »
We are a co-defendant in a garnishment. Plaintiff states that we are the co-defendant's employer. The defendant is a consultant (1099 employee) and we do not garnish wages for consultants. We want to get dismissed from this lawsuit without the need to hire an attorney.
answered on May 16, 2023
You have indicated you are a co-defendant in a garnishment. I am not clear on what you mean. I will assume that you are not a defendant - but rather you received a garnishment in regard to party that had a judgment entered against them.
If that is the case, you need to respond to the... Read more »
Surgical hospital sued me back in October 2017 and the surgery was in November 2012. I was served papers to answer their question and sent it back and that was the last time I heard anything but I filed chapter 7 and the surgical hospital was in it and was discharged. I tried selling my house and... Read more »
answered on May 16, 2023
Not surprisingly, your question is missing some important facts.
General rules- Entry of a judgment, under State law, usually becomes a lien against all property in the state owned by a judgment debtor.
A bankruptcy filing does NOT discharge a perfected lien; in a Chapter 13,... Read more »
We've been together 20yrs, but never married. We are both on Social Security Disability, and rely on each other in times of need. Her name is on the deed simply because I have no living relatives to leave anything to. (I've paid for the property outright from an inheritance) She's... Read more »
answered on May 11, 2023
She needs to defend against the action that she was served with and speak with an attorney now. She likely need to file a response with the Court now and take other actions to respond to the lawsuit or she may unintentionally waive some of her rights. If the creditor is persuing the home and you... Read more »
We've been together 20yrs, but never married. We are both on Social Security Disability, and rely on each other in times of need. Her name is on the deed simply because I have no living relatives to leave anything to. (I've paid for the property outright from an inheritance) She's... Read more »
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answered on May 12, 2023
Attorney Fowler is correct and offered good advice (and she's licensed in your state). To directly answer your question, though, from my NY perspective, it's too late now to remove her name from the deed. To do so in contemplation of litigation would be a fraudulent conveyance, and any... Read more »
A lawyer contacted me today to inform me that Synchrony Bank is suing me for a debt that they sold to a collection agency in 2012. I paid the debt with the agency, have paperwork to back everything up, yet Synchrony is claiming I still owe them the money. Their records show my account was deleted... Read more »
answered on May 10, 2023
It sounds to me like this contact is a scam. These messages are usually in the form of an email. Email makes it harder to trace the criminal. Did you receive an email?
I suggest that you immediately inform the party who contacted you that you do not owe such a debt, and they should... Read more »
My wife received an oral deposition saying that she is to appear and testify "in aid of execution concerning all of her income, assets and property, including personal property, which may be subject to execution in satisfaction of the judgment obtained by Plaintiff against [her] in the... Read more »
answered on May 10, 2023
It is possible that a creditor sued your wife on a debt, and, for whatever reason, she was never properly served. This might happen, for example, if the creditor cannot find the defendant and obtains permission for alternate service by mail or publication. If there is no response, the creditor... Read more »
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