Tenant filed BK protection

Yes and no. You can file, but you will have to work within the parameters that bankruptcy protection provides. The tenant won't just get a free...

Philadelphia Writ Services fraudulently filed an affidavit of service against me. How do I proceed to file charges?

You make a good argument. However, how did you receive notice of the hearing? The whole point of serving someone is to put the person on notice.

Yes, a bankruptcy may be used to stop the garnishment. Contact a bankruptcy lawyer in your area to schedule a consultation as soon as you can. Good...

A levy was recently placed against my account by the State of Michigan and my payroll check is direct deposited into.

Was part of the arrangement that they would stop the levy on your account? If not, make sure that you ask for that or I imagine that your funds...

Calculate 9% of the judgment amount per 12 months. Divide 9% into 12 to figure out the percentage amount on a monthly basis.

How do I find out a SOL on a debt?

I advise you not to acknowledge the debt if you believe that you are beyond the SOL. The time started running after your last contact (payment,...

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You don't have to worry about going to jail. You most likely qualify to file for bankruptcy under chapter 7 or 13. Schedule a consultation with an...

I recently converted to a 7. Will funds from the 13 still on hand with the trustee be refunded?

I agree that there may still be parties that the funds you previously paid may be distributed to other parties such as your attorney or other...

What does this mean?

In order to garnish wages, your friend should have been served with notice of a court date and the hearing resulted in a judgment. If a judgment...

Do I call the sheriff Do I need a lawyer?

The sheriff is attempting to serve you with a lawsuit. I don't advise avoiding the sheriff since whomever is trying to serve you can simply get a...