Engage an attorney to protect your interests. With an attorney you may not have to appear yourself in court. Not a do-it-your-self situation.

Looking to do some credit card debt consolidation

The answering attorneys are correct. I can only add that with that much debt, if you otherwise qualify for a chap. 7, why not legally get rid of...

Do I need to file bankruptcy or do something else?

1.) no one can lien, garnish, etc. unless & until they actually file a lawsuit & then obtain a judgment, which if a suit filed, they will in due...

Is it worth suing someone who pressed charges on me for damages?

The hard part is you as plaintiff have the burden to quantify & prove your damages. How much does he owe you? Aggravation of itself is not legally...

Should my mom file bankruptcy and if so, can I help her with this process if I have POA?

Mr. Johnson is correct. I just ran across a motion to allow a relative to appear for a 90 year old debtor last week from years ago, while searching...

Keep your mortgage current, stop paying all credit cards & consult a bankruptcy attorney.

Are we considered collectible / should we consider bankruptcy?

The bad news is no quick magic wand to make this just go away. The good news is these things always work themselves out, in time. 1.) No one is...

Can we evict? How much will it cost and is there an attorney willing to take the case?

You must file an "ejectment" action which is similar to an eviction. You will need an attorney.

Mr. Gleason is correct. But no one can make a phone call & have a judgment issued or slap a lien on you. A lawsuit must be prepared & filed, you...

Possible "equitable" (what is fair) lawsuit could be brought for some interest in the vehicle, further alleging verbal agreement, etc. But much...