I think my lawyer mess up my bankruptcy what should I do?

Just because the judgments still appear as a public record does not mean that your attorney "messed up". Were the creditors listed on your...

Can my wages, or checking account be garnished now that I'm filing a bankruptcy, and have retained a lawyer?

The automatic stay only kicks in when you file the bankruptcy petition. If you have not yet filed, creditors can still sue you and pursue you. Once...

I filed a Writ of Garnishment for a prior tenant and she filed Chapter 7 about three weeks after receiving the notice.

You cannot collect upon garnishment amounts after the filing irrespective as to whether the employer send it to you or not.

I'm in the process of suing someone for defamation and I'm afraid they will file bankruptcy after the judgement...

You cannot stop anyone from filing a petition for bankruptcy. If they do, you should meet with experienced bankruptcy counsel to determine whether...

I took out a loan against my car title 1.5 yrs ago. I included it in my ch 7 filing

Typically the lender will not rewrite your loan because you filed for bankruptcy. But you can call and ask them if they can do anything to make it...

The debt should be wiped out in the bankruptcy, but make sure to list the name and address of the people that were in the accident with you to make...

Amending bankruptcy

You should make sure the landlord is listed as a creditor and on the lease schedule (G). You want to reject the lease. You would then not owe for...

If I file bankruptcy in Washington State, what happens to the bench warrant and court ordered judgment from a debt collector?

Once you file the bankruptcy, the warrant should be revoked. But make sure you send a copy of the bankruptcy paperwork to the Court that issued the...

A notice of a law suit was taped to my front door,,,is this legal

Typically most states allow for abode service. That means the paperwork can be left at your residence. You should not ignore the paperwork. You...

How many exemption papers can one be expected to file on a judgement i get served about every 6 months.

Creditors can keep filing these things until they get paid. It may be a good idea for you to meet with experienced bankruptcy counsel to see if...