I was on their assisatance in 1999 a single Mom but they said I have to have the paper to prove it I have no paper it’s been too long Do I have to pay this
answered on Jul 10, 2018
Each state has its own statute of limitations. Google your state's name, "breach of contract," and "statute of limitations." My guess is that the claim is time-barred. Certain actions, like a payment toward the debt, might restart the statutory period.
Numerous communications went ignored before I filed the Warrant.
answered on Jul 9, 2018
I am assuming she requested a Bill of Particulars. If that is the situation, yes, you do need to respond according to the rules of court. If the requests are informal, please consider whether your failure to cooperate will be seen by the court as prolonging the dispute. If the dispute can be... View More
Hello,
To make the story short, my significant other passed away and left me to care for our daughter alone. Anyways, a few years ago I opened a loan in desperation thinking I was able to afford to pay it off but the bi-weekly payments got the best of me and it was either rent or the loan.... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2018
The reason bankruptcy is in the law is NOT really so donald Trump could keep his casinos. It's so you can clear these debts and get back to good credit and get on with your life. You need to talk to a bankrutpcy lawyer.
I did piece-work as a contractor for a Virginia corporation from 2015 to 2016 for which I was not paid. The total amount due is over $16,000. No written contract, but the work was well documented and the rate they pay was the same before and after the work I did. I sent them an invoice in... View More
answered on May 24, 2018
The first step is to file a Warrant in Debt in Virginia. The defendants may have a defense of the statute of limitations f 3 years for oral contracts in Virginia. Once you have a judge award you a judgment, then you will need to collect it through the court procedures.
I have medical debts totaling $1,500 sitting on my credit report for over 5 years. I have contacted the collection bureaus listed, but they no longer have my account. What is the VA statute of limitations on the collection of medical debts? Thank you.
answered on May 16, 2018
The statute of limitations for medical debt is 5 years. A derogatory remark can stay on your credit report for 7 years. You can dispute the debt with the three credit reporting agencies directly. Start with annualcreditreport.com
https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action
I got an email from my job saying that my check will be garnished. I never got the summons, phone calls, or letters they supposedly sent. I got proof that I never got the summons because supposedly thought I worIed at another location. My company emailed me a copy of the summons supposedly happened... View More
answered on May 16, 2018
The date on the garnishment summons is the "return date," which is the date that the creditor goes to court to collect the garnishment checks. Your pay will be garnished, typically 25% of your take home pay, until that date. In order to garnish you, there has to be a judgment... View More
I have car fmv at $ 4575 and motorcycle fmv at $ 2310. I am "collection proof" regarding all other assets.
answered on Apr 20, 2018
You can use the auto exemption for the car and the wildcard or catchall provision for the motorcycle. The homestead exemption does not apply.
Other assets are covered as exemptions. No home and only receive social security payments.
answered on Apr 20, 2018
You are allowed a $6,000 exemption for a Motor Vehicle which would count a street bike. Have you used that up on a car?
answered on Apr 16, 2018
You should go to the clerk's office at the courthouse or to the law library at the courthouse and ask for their form.
We live in Fl since then. Am on TTD & undergoing back surgeries. Court date next wk. what should I do?
answered on Apr 11, 2018
Hire a local attorney to defend the case. If you don't do anything, you will have a default judgment entered against you, and at some point, the plaintiff may pursue assets of yours in Virginia (if any), and if the amount is significant enough, possibly against you in Florida.
If your... View More
I rented the place with another tenant end of september ‘13. I was kicked out by other tenant in December ‘13 then other tenant moved out January ‘14. I understand we are both responsible for paying rent after. I got a judgement about two months after she moved out. I didn’t have a job from... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2018
If the party suing you has the warrant in Debt properly served, the court will have jurisdiction over you and may enter a judgment against you. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in court.
answered on Mar 5, 2018
1) The Old Fashioned Way: talk to a lawyer you know and trust, and ask them to refer you to someone; or,
2) Do it the new Internet way by asking a question on line and then checking out the reputation of the lawyers who answer (if you’d be happy with the whole world knowing your facts);... View More
We moved out, documented the condition in photos, videos and receipts of cleaning/replacements. We received an itemized list of damages on day 47 but postmarked on day 45. They kept our security deposit and say we still owe 877. One of the damages they listed was for something we have... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2018
Even though you are bringing a claim for your SD in small claims court, the landlord has the right to bring a separate claim for the alleged damages. If the landord brings its claim in small claims court, you may be able to have both claims consolidated and heard at the same time. You can notify... View More
I also have a copy of the work order and text messages from him stating he would start the work on the agreed upon date. He didn't show and is ducking all phone calls. Is there anything legally I can do?
answered on Feb 5, 2018
You need to send a letter to the individual giving him 2 weeks to complete the work. (Make a copy of that letter for your file.) If the work order is not completed in 2 weeks, take the work order and text messages, along with the copy of the cashed check to the magistrate's office in your... View More
I did not request any council; Essex County, VA chose to assign me a public defender and said I had to have one. I complied being foreign to the county and just wanting to get through the arraignment without any issues. I finished up with no issues or charges to remain on my record after completing... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2018
You can be charged fees for being represented by court appointed counsel. You should contact the clerk's office to find out how much they are charging you.
Present at the time of departure. I have no proof that there wasn’t any damages, how hard would it be to dispute if they have a receipt of the services rendered.
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Evidence of the condition of the premises as of the date of move out is critical to prove your side of the case.
There is a garnishment that could take place and they could possible take the max 25% which would prevent me from taking care of my children and myself.....i was reading about head of household exemptions and did not know if VA recognized this and if so what would the qualifications be for this.
answered on Dec 20, 2017
You have the right under Virginia Law, code of Virginian 34-4, to get back form a garnishment $5000 plus $500 for each dependent. But they will just turn around and garnish you again.
The only judge who cares whether you can take care of yourself and your children is the bankrutpcy judge.... View More
I have a tenant is is three months late on a utility overcharge (pursuant to lease clause) and 16 days late on rent. Lease has late rent fee provision of $50 after the 5th, and 15 days after utility notice, and $5 per day for any late fees after the 10th day. Two questions: Can I charge a separate... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2017
The terms if the written Lease will control. Your lease allows for the $50 late charges so you can claim them. If the lease gives you a right to claim the other expenses, you can claim them too, otherwise you cannot.
The court date is a couple weeks away, just found out. I am POA and full-time caregiver for mom (she has dementia), we live in her house, she gets SS and small pension, no assets other than house. Could offer 3k lump sum to settle, but is that the right move? Do I even need to worry about her... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2017
Well, they can attach a lien to the house. This is important enough to talk to a Consumer lawyer. National Association of Consumer Advocates is one place to look.
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