I have received a garnisher notice at my job which is set to go into effect immediately. What can I do at this point to stop it?

You have two options to address an income execution (wage garnishment). First, if the judgment was entered on default, i.e. you did not answer the...

In a debt collection case i received a motion to strike defendants answer. How do I respond to this if at all?

Unfortunately, your question does not contain specific enough information to give a precise answer. However, there are some general rules regarding...

In New York State, wills are not “read” as you may have seen on TV. In New York, when the decedent left a will, a process called probate must be...

My father signed over his home to my sister she owns a home and she is filing BK will my dad lose his home in the process?

If your sister files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, her interest in your father’s home will become part of her bankruptcy estate and may be sold by the...

How does chapter 13 work

Chapter 13 provides debtors with the ability to repay some, or all of, their debts through a court supervised repayment plan. A Chapter 13 plan...

How much garnishment would it take too pay off 15000 dollars of debt

For your wages to be garnished, a creditor must first obtain a judgment against you. In New York, 90% of a judgment debtor's wages are exempt from...

Can I get my financially irresponsible husband off the deed without taking him off the mortgage?

The terms of your mortgage most likely prohibit you from doing so without the permission of the mortgage holder. However, a more important reason...

Is there a maximum or a standard a judge can award a defendant for costs associated with small claims court in New York State?

Attorney's fees in small claims court, as in other courts in New York State, can be awarded if the action is based on a contract, lease, or...

Selected as the best answer

That depends on the particular trustee that is assigned to your case. Some trustees always request 12 months of bank statements. Other trustees do...

Can judgments get discharged in bankruptcy?

Generally, judgments are discharged in bankruptcy. However, if the judgment is for a debt that is not dischargeable, then the judgment will not be...