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I have a warrant for FTA in CT that stems from a simple trespass ticket I didn't pay back in 2012 . I currently have a felony conviction that I can apply for expungement for in November . But if i am convicted of this FTA , then i will have to wait another 3 years to apply for a full... View More 
answered on May 11, 2017
You should contact a lawyer licensed and practicing in CT to see how to best resolve the issue of an outstanding warrant there.
Firstly, we live in the state of Virginia and I appreciate anyone's professional time and counsel. My mother had numerous life insurance policies ranging from $1,000 to 10,000 and has me named as the sole beneficiary on all policies. She had no will and her house and land have been in mine... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2017
The proceeds of the life insurance policies should pass to the beneficiaries outside of the probate estate. Likewise the jointly owned bank accounts, which should pass outside of probate to the surviving owners of the accounts. The credit card debt can reach assets of the Probate estate, which... View More
I sold an item for about $200 over the internet to a member on Reddit. Since I had never sold before I had no reputation so I agreed to ship item and wait for payment after they received. I only did this since the other member had a long history on the forum so I assessed a low risk. After they... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2016
You can sue them, but that is not the same thing as collecting money. And there will be complications with suing them. And it will probably cost more to talk to an attorney about it than you will be able to afford. You could pursue the matter criminally, but that will likely not accomplish much.
Old apartment complex in VA says they recently ran audits on old accounts and "discovered" that me and two others who I rented with owe a balance from when we moved out in 2009. When we moved out there was no balance owed. They just contacted us on 11/14 and say if we don't pay by... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2016
Sending a bill to collections is a in-house process. As long as the collections efforts comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, it is likely legal. The statute of limitations in Virginia for debts on written contracts, or for property damage, is five years. As such, the statute of... View More
I just moved and the account I had was completely drained dry. I planned on useing the funds for employment supplies such as the dress code for a new job, gas money to get to interviews, steel toe boots (PPE), etc. I have no issue with paying the arrears, but I can not live in fear of any accounts... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2016
Not sure about NY law, but in VA, a levy on a bank account is a normal and legitimate way for an owed party to collect funds. Consider speaking with a local family law or debt protection attorney about your specific situation.
I have an affidavit of trust signed with my employer for money that I gave him 100k cash. The Affidavit of trust states that I can ask for the money back only after 6 years after his business stats which would be in 2011. I have done that several times but each time he comes up with the excuse that... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2016
Whether you can enforce this agreement depends on a thorough review of the relevant timeline. You should take this to a local attorney for review.
They are garnishing his wages for multiple months of rent because they claim he never turned the keys in. He was never given notice of the debt or judgement hearings. Is there anything that can be done?
answered on Jul 12, 2016
Unlikely, but you need a Consumer Protection attorney in your local area.
I moved out of an apartment one month early and was charged for the remaining month. I gave 60-day notice prior to moving. However, the apartment complex was bought by another company and the month that I was to move, was the month the new owners took over. They claimed they did not see the notice... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2016
Generally speaking, if you vacated early, you are on the hook for the rest of the lease term, even if there is a new owner. Find a consumer protection attorney to explain in detail and review your lease.
answered on May 27, 2016
Generally, the statute of limitations on judgments is 20 years, with another 20 years if requested by the owed party. You're likely still on the hook. Sorry.
hearing we are a military family. My husband is the active component what do I do? I was not served the papers they were in the mail and it has no case #
answered on May 18, 2016
There is a section of law called the "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act" that provides some protections as far as court appearances are concerned. Since this is coming up fast, you want to contact a general practice / debt protection attorney in your area ASAP to help defend your case. If... View More
Lost a civil lawsuit for timeshare have to payback fees accessed over time but they want me to pay a set amount back every month that I can't afford to pay and are now threating to garnish my pay if I can't pay the set amount. No amount was ever agreed upon and I am making faithful... View More
answered on May 17, 2016
They can garnish. If you believe you are being treated unfairly, seek out a Consumer Protection attorney.
This year we need to renew our judgment previously recorded in DC & VA several years ago. Rather than doing it ourselves, I wonder what is the average estimated cost for asking an attorney's help to do it for us. You would probably know especially if your firm has done so before. Firms... View More
answered on May 11, 2016
Unfortunately, we are unable to discuss prices over an online forum such as this. In order to determine how much it would cost to renew a judgment, you need to do research on local firms and contact them to discuss payment.
A firm to Collection based on contingency basis?
answered on May 11, 2016
Unfortunately, we cannot give such recommendations in an open forum like this. In order to find an attorney, you need to do some research on local firms and give them a call.
There are several judgments in local courts that are still showing although the debts were discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. I'm trying to figure out what I need to do to have the judgments released. I live (and filed) in Virginia.
answered on May 11, 2016
It is best if you consult with a local Consumer Protection attorney to prepare the appropriate paperworks to have whatever can be removed done.
answered on May 10, 2016
Generally speaking, no. Not unless they know about it. For more information on how to handle Collections matters, you should reach out and hire a Collections Attorney.
Oral contract via phone, has been 9 years since I heard from these people, claimed they sent notices to an address I have not lived at for 9 years, not one phone call or message received. Mediator claims the company is taking me to court 9 years after they stopped receiving money from me. I am in... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2016
You really should reach out to a Consumer Protection attorney based on what you just stated, as they may have violated Federal Law.
I was purchasing a car and it ended up getting repossessed. Now almost 16 years later I am being garnished for the balance. Is there a way to stop the garnishment without bankruptcy? I thought there was a statute of limitations at least in Virginia.
answered on Apr 25, 2016
There are two statute of limitations in Virginia, and it is likely that the Debt Collector reserved the 20 year statute of limitations by recording the judgment. You should speak with a consumer protection attorney just in case, but you are likely still on the hook absent bankruptcy.
I was adopted by my foster mother this summer. I am fifty six years old. Both she and her husband (now deceased) are listed on the deed. He was a retired Command Sergeant Major in the army (he had over 30 years of military service), and died two years ago. He was not a good manager of money and... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2016
I would be careful with adding your name to the deed. Any change in interest may spark the due on sale clause for the mortgage. Reach out to a local Estate Planning attorney to explore other avenues for alleviating the burden of the debt.
The news covered the company, saying they were having trouble with billing and it was taking up to 6 months sometimes to get a bill sent out. I just assumed that's what happened to us. They sent three notices to an old address, despite the fact that our dmv records were updated years ago when... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2016
The toll company will likely say that it did send you an invoice. You don't want to the collection agency to have a negative impact on your credit rating, so contact several attorneys to see what it would cost you to fight the collection fee. Go to "find a lawyer" on this website. Good luck.
I wanted to find out what the virginia statue of limitation is for medical debit collection
answered on Feb 6, 2016
3 years for an oral contract and 5 years for a written contract. Exception: The English maxim, nullum tempus occurr it regi, has been adopted in Virginia in relation to the commonwealth, on which principle it has been held, that the acts of limitation do not extend to the commonwealth in civil... View More
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