Do wives acquire responsibility for debts incurred by the husband before the marriage? Thank you very much for your help.

Generally, NO, UNLESS it is a debt for which you co-signed. It is possible that you might be held responsible for certain medical debts, but even...

Can a ceditor garnish my wages, when I am currently in a Ch. 13?

A creditor who you owed before the filing of the Bankruptcy who garnishes your wages is in violation of the Automatic Stay. You can sue, and they...

My bank account has been put in freeze due to a debt I owe from when I lost my Job in 2008. Should I get a lawyer?

You should consult with a lawyer first. Consulting with a lawyer keeps your options open. You don't have to hire the lawyer, but the lawyer can at...

I just received a Warrant In Debt from a relative who claims I owe him money. Is the burden of proof on him?

The burden is always on the plaintiff to prove his case. However, you have an even bigger defense than the burden of proof. You have the statute...

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I received a Warrent in Debt yesterday, I have not paid on this debt since 2006 as far as I can remember. I recieve Social Sec.

GREAT question. You actually have a NUMBER of defenses to this, and you are not subject to garnishment. You might want to contact a lawyer...

I am a widow am I liable for my husbands medical bills after his death although I did not sign for his treatments?

I agree with the other answers. This depends on what medical services they are collecting for. Generally, a spouse is responsible for only...

Re-couping money owed after a death

Your question is a question is more a fact problem than law problem. The first fact you need to ascertain is whether there are any assets to...

Can a previous landlord garnish my wages after I filed bankruptcy?

Your question is interesting and leads me to several questions. When was the lawsuit he filed? When was the Bankruptcy filed? What is the...

I have jus had a wage garnishment started. Live in VA BEACH requested exemption hearing what do need to bring to show hardship?

You can search the court database to see when the judgment was entered. http://courts.state.va.us/ Hardship is generally not a defense to a...

Is there such thing as "further collections" when a medical bill is already in a collection's agency?

You know, its actually funny. "further collections" is a euphemism for more calls and letters. It is only a potential to impact you if there is...