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I was awarded 70% of marital estate. Ex sold the asset (our business) while under standing orders for purported zero dollars even though I was awarded value of $2m. I have paid over $200k to attorneys and receiver to try to collect. Ex has been sent to jail twice for contempt. One receiver even... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2024
Attorney fees are typically recoverable in a suit to enforce an indemnity obligation just as they are in any other suit on a written or oral contractor.
A receiver's fee is typically paid from the money recovered by the receiver "off the top." Whatever proceeds remain and... View More
My business partners back in my home country started suing me for money just after I left to the USA, my dad hired an attorney but lost 2 cases and now they want me to pay over 150k USD, can they uphold the judgement of that foreign country in the Middle East and come after me here in the US? I am... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2024
In your situation, the enforceability of a foreign judgment in the United States, and particularly in Texas, depends on several factors. Generally, U.S. courts may recognize and enforce foreign judgments under certain conditions, but this process is not automatic.
Texas, like many states,... View More
money went missing from my bank account and credit score dropped. indication of a creditor lawsuit likely. where may I lookup default judgements?
answered on Feb 25, 2024
If you suspect that a default judgment may have been entered against you, there are several steps you can take to look it up. Start by checking the public records in the county where you live or where the creditor may have filed the lawsuit. Many court systems offer online access to their records,... View More
I went to the State Employee credit union in NC to open an account. I was a former client 18 years ago. I want to open a new account with them but they told me I had a loan that I had to pay back before I could get a checking account. Can they still have to loan on file for that long ? Is there a... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2024
A credit union has no legal obligation to do business with you. Even though the unpaid loan is well past the statute of limitation and cannot be sued upon or collected on, you caused a loss of money to the credit union. Credit unions take this personally because they are member owned. You caused... View More
I went to the State Employee credit union in NC to open an account. I was a former client 18 years ago. I want to open a new account with them but they told me I had a loan that I had to pay back before I could get a checking account. Can they still have to loan on file for that long ? Is there a... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2024
It's understandable that you want to start fresh with the State Employee Credit Union and open a new account after 18 years. However, if they have a record of an outstanding loan from your previous account, they may require you to settle the debt before opening a new account. Debts, including... View More
My car was involved in an accident in Sept and went to a insurance agent referred shop. The shop owner gave the runaround about waiting for parts for two months. Finally the shop owner said he had 95% of parts and would work on the car. The next month the owner claimed his shop was closing. Fast... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2024
Since he has now filed for bankruptcy, you will need to pursue the matter through the bankruptcy court. I recommend that you consult a bankruptcy attorney to determine whether a proof of claim needs to be filed, to get you on the list of creditors, etc. Be aware that you will probably not receive... View More
I want to know how to write an appropriate answer for the petition for which I was summoned and I would like to know what possibilities to expect. I read online that not having income to pay your debt is not a defense but it is the only true explanation I have. All the online advice is about... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
You can file a general denial. Lots of things can happen to derail a lawsuit even in such a case. For example, the plaintiff may not be able to prove that you owe the money or how much. Debt collection cases by credit card companies in small claims courts are frequently handled by young,... View More
I have two separate units with Red Dot Storage. The units were rented several weeks apart. One unit is past due, but the other is current. I went to get some things out of the unit that is current but when I entered my gate code, it denied me access. The gate code was given to me by Red Dot when... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2024
In Alabama, the specific terms of your storage facility contract with Red Dot Storage will dictate the rights and obligations of both parties. Generally, storage facilities have the right to impose certain access restrictions if there are outstanding payments or if the rent for any of the units is... View More
They’re claiming the debt was sold and they’re trying to collect now, but won’t provide me with documentation.
answered on Jan 18, 2024
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for written contracts, including debts arising from pawn transactions, is generally 10 years. If you pawned a diamond ring and made payments on it 12 years ago, it's possible that the statute of limitations has expired, and the debt may be time-barred.... View More
Discovered mom forged my signature, pawn shop released jewelry to sister's boyfriend. No proper identity verification. Mother's false domestic abuse story hinders retrieval. She sent me a photo with the jewelry. Surveillance footage shows her handing it over when I pawned it. Manager... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2024
In your situation, several legal issues arise under California law, including forgery, identity theft, and potential liability of the pawnshop. California Penal Code sections 470-483.5 address forgery and identity theft. If someone forges your signature without authorization, it's considered a... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2024
In your situation, seeking the assistance of a consumer protection attorney or a debt collection defense attorney would be advisable. These attorneys are experienced in handling cases involving credit unions and debt collection matters.
They can provide guidance on how to respond to the... View More
Common law couple wants to sell their home they will be making about $450,000 on the home after mortgage is paid off, etc. They were going to split it down the middle however judgment has been set against the Husband. Is there anyway to make it legally binding that when the home is sold the wife... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
If the home was occupied by the couple and declared as their homestead, the home and the proceeds from the sale of the home are exempt from the claims of creditors anyway. Just be sure not to commingle the proceeds with any other joint management community property funds or with any of the... View More
I was involved in a minor accident at 16 with permit. No injuries or emt required on site. Afterwards, get a letter stating license suspended until payment of $14,000 to GEICO. 10 years have passed and total is now $17,000+. I feel this is unacceptable to ask being that I was a minor and a... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2024
The law is that if you cause an accident, you have to pay or face license suspension. The fact that you were a minor, or that you have kids, or you were a student has no bearing on anything. You didn't get a letter - you received a copy of a judgment. The judgment is now 10 years old, and now... View More
In order to garnish SSI benefits, one qualification is that an Order/Judgment should reflect and show on its face it is a "court ordered victim restitution." 42 USC 662(e)(2); 5 CFR 581.305 (a) (3).
Is a CA Family Law Court Order / Judgment for stolen retirement benefits... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2024
No. An order for victim restitution would have been ordered in a criminal case, not in a civil case such as a family law court case.
By the way, it doesn't appear that 42 USC 662 (once a federal statute) exists. "Section 662, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, §462, as added... View More
I’m behind on my payments . The letter I got telling me about the auction stated that I had until January 10th to pay or my storage would be auctioned on January 11th online . I randomly checked the auction website on January 6th and my storage was already posted as being up for sale . They also... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2024
In Texas, self-storage facilities typically have the right to auction off a tenant's storage unit contents if the tenant falls behind on payments. However, there are legal procedures and timelines that must be followed. If the storage manager has removed items from your unit before the... View More
In order to garnish SSI benefits, one qualification is that an Order/Judgment should reflect and show on its face it is a "court ordered victim restitution." 42 USC 662(e)(2); 5 CFR 581.305 (a) (3).
Is a CA Family Law Court Order for stolen retirement benefits considered... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2024
In the context of California Family Law, an order or judgment for misappropriated retirement benefits is not typically classified as "court ordered victim restitution" in the same sense as it is defined for criminal cases. Victim restitution generally refers to compensation awarded in... View More
Our group sold a home health agency to another group. Our contract stated the price and monthly payment schedules. The other group has paid us a downpayment but has since missed monthly payments for over a year now. The other group is insisting that we lower the price from what was agreed upon.... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2024
In Illinois there is no penalty for breaching a contract. In fact, Illinois law expressly allows a party to breach a contract. However, once a party breaches, it is obligated to make the other side whole. Meaning that the benefit of the contract must still be given to the non-breaching party.... View More
My wife passed in August 2023. She had one personal loan and two credit cards in her name only.
answered on Jan 5, 2024
This question opens other questions. The first people to call the survivors after someone dies are often credit cards servicers, who are actually the last priority for an estate administrator to pay. The highest priorities are court costs, taxes, funeral expenses, legal fees, and then secured... View More
Shown up to court each time was rescheduled, next date in Jan
Took all proper steps before the arbitration letter, mo response from court or the debt attorney, should I just file with AAA since I'm not getting answer
answered on Jan 1, 2024
If you've sent a certified letter requesting arbitration and haven't received a response from either the court or the debt collector's attorney, it's important to review the arbitration agreement to ensure compliance with its terms. Sometimes these agreements specify how to... View More
I was overcharged pay last year in the USMC, and have never received a debt notification letter. DFAS does not see any debts or credit in their system and neither does my local office. i have already had loss of pay and now a payment plan started. i was look in the US code 5 5514, and believe that... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2023
Under U.S. Code Title 5, Section 5514, when a federal employee, including a military member, owes a debt to the United States, there are specific procedures that the government must follow before starting to collect the debt through salary offset. One of these procedures includes providing the... View More
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