Di i have to pay for my husbands hospital bills

Generally speaking, unless you signed a document making yourself liable for payment (such as the Financial Responsibility forms that are often...

What happens to a Condo Ass'n lien that is placed after both a bankruptcy and the homeowner's estate trustee being discharged?

A bankruptcy can only discharge pre-petition condo fees; until foreclosure, he remains liable for all post-petition fees. So long as your wife's...

My only income is my Social Securty; can bill collectors legally take money from my income?

Social security is fully exempt from garnishment. If it is placed in an account with funds from other sources, however, the question is murkier.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Illinois - Husband Only

Many second mortgage companies are filing suits on the mortgage note where the property is under water. They do this primarily so that they can...

Wages being garnished from a 25 year old medical bill, wondering what I can do.

You can't garnish wages (in most cases) without a judgment. Although it is generally very hard to set aside a judgment, I have seen it done. I...

We were give a court awarded back rent with 10% per annum

It's computed on the period between payments. Each payments results in the interest being computed on the new, lower amount until the next payment...

Forbearance Approved, Direct Loans Won't Remove 150 Day Deliquency from Credit Report

You should contact a consumer attorney experienced in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) issues.

Bankruptcy case, I'm a creditor, what hearing do I HAVE to attend?

You are not *required* to attend any hearings other than those specifically involving your claim. Sounds as if the debtor filed for Chapter 13,...

How does a "good faith" payment work in Chapter 13 bankruptcy??

While I don't practice in Ohio, you are required by law to begin your Chapter 13 Plan payments 30 days after your case was filed. Some lawyers...

Assuming that a judgment has not yet been entered, if you don't show up, a default judgment will likely be entered against you. This is a civil...