Will a class-action settlement affect Medi-Care/Medicaid benefits? [more inside]
posted by sonicbloom on Sep 15, 2009 - 2 answers

Looking to collection on a small claims court debt. Are there collection agencies or settlement advance places that work with smaller amounts? [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit on Jul 9, 2009 - 4 answers

Buying House dramas: tenants in place we are due to settle don't want to move out by settlement, but we want to move in! [more inside]
posted by smoke on May 13, 2009 - 15 answers

A friend, a 62 year old woman, was injured while driving in TN; her car was totalled. She is suffering back pain. She has been to an attorney who has retained an independent doctor to evaluate her. The doctor has assessed that she retains 5% PPI (permanent personal impairment?). The question she has - what is the likely dollar value of the settlement based on the 5%?
posted by cmh0150 on Apr 12, 2009 - 7 answers

Is it possible for my wife to go from Australia to the UK on a tourist visa and then apply for a settlement visa when we get there, without having to come back to Australia again? [more inside]
posted by ranglin on Mar 21, 2009 - 9 answers

[I am asking this for a friend.] Legal troubles over a decade-old debt to a bank. I am being sued by a law firm representing a collection agency. I would like to find a way to resolve this situation that does not involve hiring a lawyer, since I cannot afford one. I receive income via Social Security Disability. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display on Feb 13, 2009 - 16 answers

Expat/citizenship Filter: Before I became eligible to apply for citizenship in the country I live in, I was all for it. Now that it's six months past my first date of eligibility, I'm not so sure. Anyone else been through this process? Any advice? Any advice or stories from you wonderful Mefites to help a girl make up her mind? [more inside]
posted by Grrlscout on Nov 30, 2008 - 21 answers

My Mom’s wages are being garnished by a collection agency. Can we still settle the debt? How much do we offer and where do we get the money? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 29, 2008 - 4 answers

Did the BarBri settlement money ever get sent out? [more inside]
posted by Ponderance on Aug 6, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm going to hire an attorney to settle a wrongful death claim in the state of Ohio, USA. I hope to reach a settlement rather than going to court. What percentage of my settlement should the attorney get? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I get a fair settlement for my totaled car in Pennsylvania? The insurance adjuster insists that I am not owed the replacement value of my car and refuses to budge. [more inside]
posted by Alison on Mar 24, 2008 - 11 answers

Any experience with or deeper information about the Foreign Currency Conversion Fee Antitrust Litigation (whew) settlement? [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy on Dec 13, 2007 - 7 answers

Where is the best place in the world to get married in terms of most favorable property settlement and alimony laws to the primary provider in the event of a divorce? Just wondering. (No I'm not planning on finding some Tanzanian girl to marry) [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on May 30, 2007 - 20 answers

Does this sound like a reasonable insurance settlement? Should I find a lawyer and try to negotiate more, or just accept it and move on? [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints on May 17, 2007 - 17 answers

How do I get my debtors to allow me to pay them off on a payment plan and no further interest charges? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2006 - 12 answers

Can one partner of a divorcing couple compel the sale of the house for the purpose of division of assets? [more inside]
posted by pgoes on May 18, 2006 - 7 answers

My apartment has had no heat (which is included) since the beginning of the month. Basically the landlord has had no furnace for about a year and has only this past month started installing everything. I'm not sure how to proceed with compensation. [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza on Oct 27, 2005 - 21 answers

A relative recently won a settlement in small claims court for $3,000. However, he is having difficulty collecting the settlement. What resources are available to aid in collecting the settlement?
posted by cahlers on Jun 26, 2005 - 9 answers

For the past three months, my building is having construction directly below my apartment. This has caused me much grief in terms of early morning noise. Since the problems are almost over, I would like a financial reimbursement in light of this inconvenience but the building manager is not very cooperative. What to do? [more inside]
posted by alex3005 on Apr 2, 2005 - 25 answers