You will not receive a warning about the garnishment, but you should have received a notice about the lawsuit. Knowing about a lawsuit/judgment is...

Can i later put it on my bankruptcy in case the court decides for me to pay the medical expenses my ex has been claiming?

Bankruptcy only covers debts as the date of filing. Here is also sounds like you are talking more about a child support or custody issue. If a...

It is hard to tell if someone is a retired attorney. Google can sometimes help you figure things out. Avvo also tends to keep a pretty good...

You have gotten a lot of good advice above. The other thing to remember is that DC has speed cameras, so while you may have not been stopped, it is...

Advice on collection agency payment

Older debts have less impact on your credit score than newer debts. So it may not be worth it to do anything. You may see a better improvement if...

If your wife did not sign the contract, she can try to dispute it on her credit. That is usually the easiest way to get that handled; if the...

In Virginia, a garnishment is held by the court until it is release to the creditor. If a court does not release the money to the creditor, it...

Most debts will stay on your credit report for 7 years after the last activity. Older debts do impact your credit less than newer debts. However, a...

If a creditor is asking for a gift card, there is always a concern it could be a scam. A legitimate creditor will usually take a check or phone...

A chapter 7 could help you after a car is repossessed to discharge the deficiency (balance after sale). Whether it is the best option is something...