Will i get my money back or my dress?

email the bankruptcy attorney for the company, there should be some kind of registry & with all teh press this has gotten matters should be expedited.

How do I get a wage garnishment stopped and how do I know if a land levy is still valid.

I agree with Attorney Woodring, but these procedures are not self-executing. You need to engage counsel to file the proper pleadings, motions, etc.

Can I file a civil suit against a waitress and IHOP when the waitress exchanged personal goods/large sum of money while on duty?

Only if you can PROVE that IHOP was complicit (extremely doubtful). Otherwise why muddy the waters? Just go after her.

Close the lease deal & take possession of the vehicle prier to filing as the filing may immediately show up on your credit & cause the lessor to...

Can I sue a debt collector for filing a suit against me for a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy?

Simple answer is file a "Suggestion of bankruptcy" in the new lawsuit. That should summarily end it. You could hassle with the contempt stuff, but...

In regards to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Form 101: For safety reasons can I provide only my mailing address on section 5?

Don't shoot yourself in the foot, hire counsel. There are so many pitfalls & nuances in bankruptcy law. It is not a do it yourself endeavor.

What should my mom expect to happen at an evidentiary hearing after a creditor served her with a summons?

Other debt? Consider bankruptcy to get rid of this unreasonable creditor & any other lingering debt. Unfortunately a creditor cannot be forced by a...

What kinds of debts can be settled?

The first sentence of Attorney Boyer's answer says it all. Some of your debts can likely be settled, maybe on terms you can live with, but the...

CAN I DISMISS MY CH 7 FILING?

The other attorneys are correct in that you need counsel NOW. You will only dig yourself into a deeper hole by not engaging experienced counsel &...

If your expecting IRS refund can the trustee take it

If you do not claim a homestead you can exempt (keep) $5K worth of personal property & auto(s), but the refund is part of the $5K. So if you are in...