Bankruptcy can discharge certain taxes. According to Nolo: You can discharge (wipe out) debts for federal income taxes in Chapter 7 bankruptcy...

If it sues you, and wins, it can attach your bank accounts and garnish your wages. Brett...

Credit Card Debt Counseling

What about getting paid $800 a month, having rent of $875 a month, and having credit card debt of $13,000 don't you see as "dire"? There is no...

Can creditor's garnish my wages when I can barely make ends meet and have 3 children

Although I do not practice there, my understanding is that Texas does not allow for the garnishment of wages. (Note that your financial...

Can a cosigner file a police complaint against the borrower for not making the payments on time

Generally speaking, not paying a debt is not a criminal violation. Brett...

Under Mississippi laws can a buyer use self help to get a trailor back from buyer who has not paid

Generally speaking, if you didn't file the formal requirements for taking a lien on the trailer in connection with the sale, you have *no* right to...

Can we discharge divorce attorney fees in bankruptcy

*Your* divorce attorney fees can usually be discharged. If the divorce court ordered you to pay your ex-spouse's attorney's fees, they may or may...

Can I discharge a judgment from old credit card debt if I file for bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is pretty much your only realistic choice if the holder of the judgment won't agree to change the payment terms. Brett...

Should I file for bankruptcy?

>People generally file bankruptcy to protect assets - to prevent a foreclosure, etc. > If a debtor has no job, nothing substantial to seize, no...

Would filing for bankruptcy prevent me from refinancing my condo

Yes, you can. The problem is that it is just about impossible to get anyone to refinance a property right now, regardless of your credit...