You hear it all the time on television and in real life. Someone threatens to sue someone after an accident or incident of some kind. But what does it mean to sue someone? The legal definition of the word sue is to use a legal process by which you try to get a court of [...]
You have been sued. Now what? Should you contact the other party? How do you deal with creditors? Do you need to be prepared to argue when you go to court? What happens if you don’t do anything? What are your rights? Facing the unknowns that come with getting sued puts you in unfamiliar territory [...]
You have spent years in college getting your education and making plans for your future only to find yourself face-to-face with a student loan lawsuit. There is no guarantee you will get a job after college. And, even if you do, you still may not be able to afford the hefty monthly fee you owe [...]
Are you facing a lawsuit? Believe it or not, someone could be suing you without you being aware of it. The law governs the way lawsuit papers are served, but it leaves room for error. If you owe a debt to a creditor and you’ve been contacted by a collection agency, there’s a chance they [...]
Are you facing overwhelming student loan debt? The average American household with student loan debt is facing about $50,000, with debt for graduate students reaching just under or well over $100,000 depending on the type of degree. With those kinds of numbers, you could expect to be paying for your education for the rest of [...]
When you take out student loans, you expect to be working in the field you have selected utilizing your degree to help you make money. Unfortunately, the reality for many people is quite different. Upon getting their degree, some people are unable to secure employment in their desired field or are unable to obtain a [...]
Coronavirus has affected people in different ways. Some people have contracted the virus and been unable to work for a couple of weeks or even a few months. Other people have been unable to work or have had their hours reduced due to the virus. Regardless of whether you have caught the virus or not, [...]
Being in debt can be scary. You may have debt collectors calling you at home or work all day, sending you letters, and threatening to take legal action against you to recover their money. In some cases, they may even proceed with taking legal action, and you can find yourself facing a lawsuit. Most people [...]
The process of being sued can be intimidating. Before you start to panic when a process server shows up at your door, take a deep breath. A debt lawsuit is not a criminal proceeding. It is important that you respond to the suit, but it is equally crucial that you not overreact to the situation. [...]
Are you being sued by Crown Asset Management? You may receive mailings or phone calls or both, claiming you have unpaid debts that must be paid to avoid a lawsuit. But you don’t have to put up with harassment from collection agencies; you have rights. Debt defense lawyers specialize in helping people who are [...]
