A creditor sent my balance owed to a collections/lawyers office and I am being sued, what are my options?

Contact an attorney who does debt defense. And yes, you can contact the debt collector to set up a payment plan. But don't agree to anything that...

Bankruptcy and no money

I agree you should check with your local Legal Aid organization. You can file bankruptcy on your own. The forms are available online for free and...

I'm being sued by capital one for credit card debt.

You still need to appear for the pre-trial hearing to avoid a default judgment, even if you are negotiating a payment with the attorney.

How long Head of Family exemption wages garnishment in Florida last ?

No. You will not need to update it annually. You probably could voluntarily file an affidavit stating that you are still Head of Family. That might...

Yes. It is very likely that your SSDI benefits will be intercepted due to defaulted student loans. If you have not consolidated your loans before...

Can a judge make a spouse earn more money and get a better paying job?

No. A judge cannot order someone to make more money. A judge could attribute income to a party in a divorce or spousal support proceeding when it...

In Florida, must an account discharged by bankruptcy be "closed" by a creditor at or near the time of bk?

Contact a consumer protection attorney who does Fair Credit Reporting Act cases. If what you say is accurate you may have a claims against the...

My mom is getting sued for a credit card debt she defaulted on, can they freeze her checking account after a judgement?

I agree with Attorney McClure. I would like to clarify that the car (if it is worth less than $1,000) will be exempt.

If you steal something, the person you stole it from has a claim for conversion. This is a civil claim as opposed to a criminal claim. Palmer...

How do I know the statute of limitations for my student loan?

I agree with my colleague. You can also tell them to stop calling you. You are correct that they would need a judgment in order to garnish. You...