Unfortunately, the question here is not clear enough for an attorney to be able to answer your question. If you can provide more detail, you will get a better response.

Although you could represent yourself, hiring an attorney with experience in contracts and collections would be helpful considering the amount of money at stake. An attorney will be able to assist you to help ensure that you obtain proper service, file the right action, and follow the proper... View More

There are a lot of details missing from your question that could impact the final result. The type of medical services provided, the amount of the lien, the person against whom the lien is filed, and any lawsuit and court documents that you have so far would all play a part in determining the... View More

In order to obtain a default judgment, the creditor must have been able to show the court that you were served. There are many ways to serve someone, but typically if someone is in prison, the summons and complaint are delivered to the appropriate authority at the prison and delivered to the... View More

If you are an employee, North Carolina wage and hour law governs this. The law requires the employer to establish a specific pay date and must pay you on that date. There seems to be no legal reason for you not to be paid. If you are not an employee, then the law does not apply.

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There is no best method to collect but there are many options to try. Real and personal property assets can be seized to satisfy the judgment. Debtors are often willing to make payments. Trying to figure out what can be taken and what will result in payment on the judgment is not easy. The... View More

The method to obtain the information that the sheriff requests is through post-judgment interrogatories or an exam of the debtor. Through this process what assets the debtor owns would be disclosed. Most creditors aren't picking up personal household goods because they simply are worth the... View More

Generally yes, this can happen. Contracts have a three year statute of limitations and a review of the invoices and the facts would be necessary to determine if the debt was beyond the statute of limitations. This is a defense you will have to raise, so they can still proceed to collect the debt.... View More

The statute of limitations in North Carolina for breach of contract is three years. If the water company filed suit, you could raise the defense of statute of limitations and the case would be dismissed. Judgments are valid for ten years, but it doesn't sound like they obtained a judgment... View More

You will need to be able to serve the party at some point, with the renewal of judgment. If you are coming close to your deadline, you should go ahead and file the renewal. Then you'll need to attempt service in any manner possible. If all other options fail and after you have tried all other... View More

If the civil action was filed, you should have received a summons and complaint. You have 30 days to file an Answer with the court (a 30 day extension can be obtained). If you owe the debt, the creditor will likely obtain a judgment against you, its just a question of when. I would file an answer... View More

The statute of limitations is a defense. The collection agency can file suit on the debt. It is your responsibility to raise the defense. If you don't, a judgment can be entered for the amount claimed. It also depends on when the statute runs from in this case. It may not yet be expired.

First, if he calls write down what he says, as exactly as you can, the time and day. i'm not sure what the product is.

If she is judgment proof with a bit of advice she really doesn't have anything to really worry about. Try contacting a consumer attorney through www.naca.net.As... View More

Judgments are valid for ten years and can be renewed for an additional ten years, so anytime during the validity of the judgment, the creditor can attempt collections. Motions to claim exempt property are valid for one year if no writ of execution is issued. So a creditor can serve you with Notice... View More

In North Carolina, the maximum limit for small claims is $10,000 and the action must be filed in the county where the defendant resides. If you are unable to file small claims, you must file in district court. The action starts with a summons and complaint and there is no set form for the... View More

The good news is that you have martial and coveture rights to the house she is buying, and you are not obligated to pay the mortgage. The bad news is that this is exactly why everyone should talk to an attorney when getting a divorce. Meet with a family law attorney, pay the $100-300 to do so, get... View More

If they have a judgment, they may possibly claim that your name was removed from the joint account in an effort to avoid the judgment.

Yes, a bank served with a writ of garnishment might well not catch the difference in names. However if the DO catch it, the account certainly can be frozen and the levy can proceed.

Yes, normally judgments are recorded soon after they have been entered. When this is done, they become liens.

I am sorry to hear about your husband's passing. Although your husband’s estate will be responsible for paying his credit card bills and his other debts, you may be able to get most of his assets out of his estate before the creditors receive anything.

First, did your husband name... View More