You can bring a small claims case. Cases are being accepted for filing, but no cases are being tried. COVID makes this much harder.

It depends on how the judgment that caused the execution was derived, and whether your employer will cooperate.

Not if you do not live with her. But, collection agents use the address they have for you, which might be that address. Do not ignore a summons. It is easier to deal with it upfront than to vacate a default judgment.

What is the question? What do you want to accomplish?

Only if the case was filed after the deadline. The SOL relates to the filing date, not the judgment.

Unfortunately, all medical offices will collect all co-payments where due. But most do not like to present patients with surprise bills. She could ask them if they would consider installment payments or some sort of deferment plan to reduce the financial shock. It looks like your mom in good faith... View More

Yes. It is garnishable.

It would be difficult for an attorney to answer without knowing the terms of your loan agreement, the underlying agreement for work to be performed, how it came to be that the work was never performed, communications between you and the dentist involving these things, and other factors. Good luck... View More

Write to the Administrative Law Judge

You are still liable directly to the loan provider, bc the loan provider was not a party to your settlement agreement with your spouse. If your spouse is not paying the loan, you should make a motion in your divorce case to hold your spouse in contempt for not paying as agreed and ask the court to... View More

You could check with the Legal Aid Society. If the collection defense help you need is not within their scope of assistance, ask them if they have recommendations for other resources. Additionally, you could contact a bankruptcy attorney to learn more about your rights in that regard. Many offer... View More

Go to the court. The clerk will help you with the form.

Yes, unless you have an agreement to the contrary. Why would you pay anything without such an agreement?

The government can do it for certain debts like taxes. But, if you are being garnished there is likely a judgment somewhere that caused it.

It depends where the levy was done. If it is a New York restraining notice, then EIPA applies. If it is a bank in CA, and the levy was done there under CA law, even though you live in NY and use an NY branch, CA law applies.

Interest on a judgment is 9% from the date of the judgment and is governed by law. Interest before that is governed by the loan documents.

If the state court case meets all the requirements for being brought in a federal district court, the defendant(s) can remove it to the proper federal district court having jurisdiction. You as plaintiff can object to removal--which may be granted--because the federal court does not have to take... View More

You can object to any motion. Whether you win is another issue.

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answered on Jun 20, 2019

I would need more information to give you proper advice. If you receive a Money Judgment against someone, there are several methods to collect, especially if the person owns property, has bank accounts or is currently employed.

A doctor does not have to treat you, unless required by your insurance plan. This is true even if there was no bill outstanding. But that is a reason not to treat you. I would not represent a client again who stiffed me.