If a creditor has started garnishing wages what affect does filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy have on collections?

In Pennsylvania there are only limited instances where your wages may be attached (IRS, Child Support, Damages to an Apartment, to name a few),...

If you claim federal exemptions, §522(d)(1) allows you to exempt up to $22,975 in real or PERSONAL property that you utilize as a residence. The...

I am looking for advise on how one files for bankruptcy in PA for an S Corp with only 2 shareholders

I would first recommend that you at least sit down with an attorney for a consultation so that you understand the consequences of the filing of a...

I'M ON DISABILITY - CAN COURT TAKE MY 2 CARS FOR PAYMENT ON A CIVIL CREDIT CARD CASE? CREDIT CARD IS NOT MINE -

The credit card company will have to sue you, obtain a judgment against you and then execute on that judgment. To execute, they will send the...

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Should we wait until the person comes out of chapter 12 bankruptcy before filing a lawsuit for money he owes us on a contract?

If he successfully completes his bankruptcy, whatever balance is owed to you will be discharged, meaning that you will not be able to re-file your...

Payday loan

Just one of many scams. Always demand that any person attempting to collect the debt owns the debt and can prove you are liable for the debt. If...

Bankruptcy, tax lien

A bankruptcy filing immediately initiates the "automatic stay". That prevents any and all creditors from taking any collection action against the...

Does filing gor bankruptcy effect child custody?

A bankruptcy filing, by itself, will have no impact on your custody arrangements. Custody is determined by a state court proceeding. It sounds...

Does A Customer To A Lawyer Do All The Paper Work For Chapter 7.

As a bankruptcy attorney, I do require my clients to provide as much detail as possible regarding the debts that are owed. We do run credit...

Do i need a bankruptcy attorney?

Each situation is different. Without knowing the condition of the property, your present use of the property and your other financial details, it...

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