I am filing for bankruptcy but i am in the middle of a law suit. How do i file for a continuance?

Do not say anything about the bankruptcy. Your bankruptcy counsel could get the case set for trial many months out. You can ask for more time to...

My social security is direct deposited to my checking account, as is a small pension. Can they be attached if I default on CCs?

Your social security is protected by federal law. Your pension distribution is not. Normally, I advise people to not bank where they owe. Your...

I went to Court and lost .. How do I proceed.. Judgement against me granted

You have a limited amount of time to appeal based on state law. Once that time passes, the judgment is final and garnishments can happen....

Can attorneys call the opposing party?

Were you represented by counsel? Did the other attorney know it? If not, then the contact was proper. If you tell him to stop contacting you, he...

Whens the last day to file "Motion to extend the Completion Date"

What are you trying to accomplish? If you haven't taken the financial management class, do it before the case closes without a discharge. If it is...

Is a check considered bad if the writer stops payment and no property has changed hands?

You need to pose this under criminal law. Basically, she entered into a contract. Unless she had a right to cancel it, she had to make the...

Is it proper for a city to attempt collection of deliquent City service charges from me after they have filed a property lien?

The foreclosure involved a senior lien. It wiped out any junior liens including the lien from the city. Find out from the foreclosure lender what...

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How much would it cost in legal fees to hire an attorney to defend me against Calvary portfolio services for a charge off

Charge off does not absolve you of the debt. It is an accounting process. You can defend arguing that Cavalry most likely cannot prove that they...

Can Lawer garnish my wages even when another credit card is taking a 10% of my salary already

If the maximum has been reached, then the second garnishment creditor will get nothing until the first one finishes.

Do NOT ignore the letter. Dispute the debt and make them prove its validity and their right to collect. Then, see a consumer law attorney for...