Can my employer require me to pay back vacation and sick time I have already used?

In my experience as an employer's counsel I would never have allowed this. You need to speak to an employment lawyer in your jurisdiction.

We are converting our chapter 13 to a chapter 7 & would like to purchase a car before the conversion takes Place just in case...

If you are in a 13 the bankruptcy code states that you need permission from the court in order to get new credit. Every jurisdiction has its own...

How can a defendant protect assets from plaintiff lien, garnishment, and collection.

Before filing for bankruptcy you need to consider how much the judgment is. If the judgment is manageable for you then you would be best served to...

Reaffirmation Agreement Hearing

I concur with Dan. I tend to recommend a Chim order to many clients -- if they can get one. If you file a reaff, the court doesn't accept it...

How much would a bank settle for, for a debt in the amount of $55,000?

You will find that you would find it hard to speak to a decision maker at the bank much less work out a settlement. As a Maryland bankruptcy...

I recently found out that my husband has received income and not reported it durring his 25 yrs. in business.

Did you file jointly? If so, you definitley have some problems. Your husband should have the returns amended asap. I would suggest that you...

What can I do?

Your friend received a large windfall. Perhaps there is a possiblity to sue him under an unjust enrichment theory. Was there a contract between...

Collection case going to court

Before consulting an attorney, I would suggest you send them letters requesting that they "validate the debt." After receiving the letters, they...

The Trustees have forms that are filled out for this occassion. Quite a few give you at least one bite of the apple to continue the meeting. Note...