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Money & Debt

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Debt collections

If you are in debt or owe money, learn more here about your options and what rights you may have as a debtor.

Responding to a case filed against me in small claims court
Understand how to respond to a lawsuit filed against you for $10,000 or less.
How-To
Small claims court
A video on the procedures, parties, documents, and other things you might need to know when going to small claims court. Presented by Dahde Alexander
Video
Can I have a jury trial in small claims court?
Explains if you can have a jury trial in small claims court and how many people can be on the jury.
Text article
Mechanics Liens
Manual on mechanics liens including purpose, nature, origin, defenses against contractor's and subcontractor's, and more. 2023 edition
IICLE
Respond to court papers about debt that is not yours
Learn how to respond to lawsuits that try to collect debt from identity theft and name the wrong person as the defendant, or are not collection cases.
How-To