I am considering filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. I owe money on two judgments. The creditors are unwilling

Often, the threat of bankruptcy is an effective tool for getting the other side in a better mood to settle. Often, we file answers to lawsuits,...

Usually, this is just a scare tactic. However, I have had some experience with local finance companies filing for a writ of possession to take...

I was hit by a drunk driver. she got dui and 3 more tickets.

You are always free to change attorneys, but need to take into account what your current attorney is telling you. As some of the others have...

If we are the full & permanent legal guardians 2 r grandchild, & we want 2 adopt her,how hard, much,&what obstacles might wesee?

If the parents will surrender their rights, then the process is less complicated. If not, you will need to terminate their rights. This is a more...

Should a case be settled if you're still under doctors care?

Usually not, because any award you would be entitled to in a trial is dependent upon your ability to recover fully from your injuries and the total...

Will taking out a hardship withdrawal affect my means test prior to chapter 7?

Taking money out of retirement may be seen as income by the IRS for tax purposes, and cause you a large penalty which you cannot discharge in...

Step parent adoption

As notice to the biological father is a crucial step in a stepparent adoption, there are a few hoops to jump through. However, a carefully crafted...

Is this wrongful death or medical malpractice or neither?

I am very sorry to hear that this happened to you. Whether or not there is a valid medical malpractice claim will depend on the specific details...

Is there anyway not to get a settlement to go through probate court?

No. Since the settlement belongs to your child, the probate court is there to insure that the money is used for him. Another example of where bad...

Can a debt collection threaten to sue me over an 8 year old debt that I was never contacted about before?

The statute of limitations on debt in Georgia is 6 years from the date of last activity on the account. The jail threat is bogus, but they could...