The property damage is likely dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, debts for personal injuries arising from DUI are not generally dischargeable....

The statutory interest rate on most money judgments in Pennsylvania is 6%, which can add up over time. However, you can most likely resolve the...

Pennsylvania has a borrowing statute that applies the shortest statute of limitations that applies in the matter. Therefore, if the creditor sues...

The debt collector has almost certainly violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by making these harassing phone calls. As noted by my...

Yes. Assuming that both parties signed the mortgage, they are equally liable for the debt. Moving out does not end someone's obligation on a...

It sounds like a creditor obtained a money judgment in a lower court (e.g., Magistrates or Municipal court) and transferred it to Common Pleas...

It depends. You can certainly write to debt collectors to (1) demand that they cease contact per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA")...

No. Private creditors cannot garnish Social Security, even if they sue you and obtain a judgment. There is no income garnishment in Pennsylvania...

I agree with my Pennsylvania colleagues. I would only add that you also have the option of redeeming the car. Redemption allows you to pay the...

Chapter 7 is essentially a snapshot of your financial condition at the time of filing. When you complete schedules D, E, and F, you list the...