What follows below are excerpts from an answer I provided just the other day to some one who was in a similar predicament who was considering...

I have two court rulings totaling $20,000 against two SSI recipients for 7.5 months of unpaid rent and felony vandalism in CA

Generally speaking, Social Security benefits are not subject to garnishment. Sec 207 of the Social Security Act. There are exceptions, such as...

Can i recieve a inheritence after i filed ch7 bankruptcy four years ago?

What matters the most is when did the benefactor pass away, not when you actually receive the funds. If you knew of the passing when you filed...

If Plaintiff takes foreclosure to trial then later Defendant find his exclusive arbitration he signed, is the foreclosure void

The Defendant may have waived his/her right to have arbitration by not raising an objection to the proceedings. We have an adversary legal...

Can I hold my rent?

Have you given written notice to the landlord that if he does not fix the problems you will alter the lease by either terminating it or reducing...

Can I sell property of someone who has filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

When a bankruptcy case is filed a "stay" is automatically put into effect. That is bankruptcy code language for "injunction". That happens the...

IF I sign a stipulation regarding money judgement (for attorney's fees for housing court) can I discharge in bankruptcy?

First, your debt is a debt is a debt. Just like your obligation to the landlord is based on an agreement, so is the agreement for the fees. ...

How do I know if bankruptcy is necessary ?

While a judgment against you may not be collectible, there may be certain advantages to the BKC so that you can have peace of mind. Can not put a...

Can anyone help me?

This is not an ethics and professional responsibility question, which relates to lawyers' ethics and responsibilities, not medical. That is why I...

Is my old Chapter 13 Lawyer obligated to help fix this problem and is this the result of something they should have done?

Of course the title insurance wants more, that is what title insurance companies do. In my jurisdiction, there are serious consequences for lien...