Can anyone give me some advice on this matter?

Given the amount of medical debt you have and your recent unemployment, Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be a good option. If you qualify, Chapter 7 will...

Is this dischargeable in bankruptcy?

I agree with my colleagues. Both legal fees and credit card debt are dischargeable in bankruptcy. You should speak to a local Pennsylvania...

What should I do about debt collection calls while a bankruptcy stay is in effect?

If a creditor continues to contact a debtor after receiving notice of the bankruptcy filing, it is a violation of the automatic stay and...

If we get back together after I get discharged, will I be in any trouble as to the bankruptcy?

Separating for the purpose of reducing one's income to qualify for bankruptcy is bankruptcy fraud. However, the mere fact that a debtor later...

What is my next step in removing a lien on the property?

I agree with my Pennsylvania colleagues that you may be able to negotiate a settlement of the lien for a lesser amount. I would only add that,...

Federal student loan lenders cannot levy a bank account or any other asset (except wages, some Social Security benefits, and tax refunds), without...

What kind of lawyer do I need to go about taking care of my credit and what can they do due to my circumstances?

You may wish to speak to an attorney who handles consumer debt matters and, perhaps, bankruptcy. If it has been more than 7 years since payments...

Garnish wages in Pa

There is no wage garnishment in Pennsylvania, except for domestic support obligations, certain taxes, criminal fines, federal (not private) student...

My fiancé and I are getting married in Pennslyvania in April. He has $140,000 in graduate student loan debts. Am I liable?

No, you will not be responsible for your future spouse's individual premarital debts, including student loans. However, this is a very large debt....

Judgments become liens on the defendant's real property in the Pennsylvania county where the judgment was entered. Such judgments can be...