Ch 7 bankruptcy (10+ yrs ago) Now creditor say I have to pay what was discharged. (more to this story!)

You need to consult with a consumer law attorney. Unless the debt was cross-collateralized to property that you still have, it was discharged and...

If a payment arrangement has been made can the business turn me into collections.

Unless you have a written contract with them on repayment, they can do whatever the law does not prohibit, including turning the case over to...

Can a car financial service reposses a car and sell it to someone else while the account is still active?

If you are behind and do not catch it up, the finance company can repossess the vehicle and sell it, subject to UCC notice requirements. The status...

I live In NY and have a case against a woman in Chicago. She owes me $690. What would be the best approach?

You need to decide whether the cost of a lawsuit is worth it to you. You can only recover costs if the contract allows it or there is a statute...

My weekly payroll checks are being garnished for school loans owed. Can my vacation check also be garnished ?

I am not sure what a vacation check is. However, if someone owes you money, subject to very few limitations, it can be garnished. [This...

How do i get the court to give me more time to respond a lawsuit

You need to file a motion and give a compelling reason. Better yet, get the agreement of the other side. There is no guarantee so be prepared to...

Can any collector take your social security or disabilty check or your home?

Your question brings up several issues. First, if your state follows the uniform commercial code, the lender was required to give you notice of the...

Question about a HELOC and filing chapter 7

There is a split of authority as to whether you can strip an unsecured second lien in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Two circuits (neither of which you...

I recieved a request for dismissal with prejudice do the courts need to approve

It depends on who filed the motion and why.

It depends on how much equity you have, how much equity you can protect and how you own the home (are there co-owners, are you married, are you the...