Is it legal to garnish without proper notice?

There is no requirement to give notice before garnishing. If folks had advance notice, wouldn't they take actions to avoid losing their money?

Can I take someone to small claims court, that filed a bankruptcy 2 months ago, but i wasnt listed on that bankruptcy ?

You have actual knowledge of the filing so your debt will be discharged. If she did not have enough money to file bankruptcy, what makes you think...

Can can I be put back on child support if the court ordered it to stop?

Moving from Debt Settlement to Child Support. While I am not a family law expert, I have witnessed enough cases to know that divorces do not end...

Can can you prevent someone from filing bankruptcy if it's detrimental to you?

One cannot prevent an individual from filing one bankruptcy case. The circumstances you describe could be grounds to deny his discharge or except...

I have a judgement against me. how long will it take my lawyer to file bankructy papers ?

My record for filing a petition from the first meeting with the client until I had a case number was 97 minutes when we had to file with paper in...

Can I file in small claims court and win against dentist who fabricated a dental partial that does not fit?

You can certainly sue. I never speculate on the chances of prevailing, but if you gather the evidence from the other professionals and figure out...

My only income is social security. Can they demand payment or garnish from my bank? I received a Notice of Judgement?

Social Security is exempt from collections, but that does not mean that they will not garnish. You will have to assert the exemption and be...

How long do it take to convert a chapter 7 to a chapter 13?

Paying an additional fee will not get your case converted. Depending upon your local practice you must either file a motion or a notice of...

What can I do if a judgment was made against me but I was never served?

Did you receive a letter or a judgment? A letter does not give anyone the right to obtain a judgment. You can check at the Clerk's office to see...

Unless the Plaintiff has served a request for production you have obligation to share your evidence with them. Just be sure you know how to...