How can I stop garnishment while I make arrangements for bankruptcy?

I am sure I am going to be blasted by other attorneys when I suggest you use a bankruptcy petition preparer, which is bankruptcy code reference to...

If tenant moves out before ordered by the court he is no longer a tenant correct?

Your tenant has the legal right to return until such time as he is served with a Writ of Possession. Even under a statute that allows a...

Will filing for bankruptcy stop a newly filed lawsuit by a debt collector?

My colleagues' responses are all correct, so let me address a matter not raised: to file a bankruptcy you must first take a counseling course,...

I have a trial date set for 8/21/17 I Have started a amended financial affidavit.Do I need to file any kind of motion before?

You do not need court permission to file an amended financial affidavit. You can just file it.

If you set up payment arrangements then a law suit would not be filed, and you avoid also being held responsible for the court costs. More...

Re: Ch 7, what happens if cash reported on Sch B at time of filing is depleted for living expenses by time of discharge ??

If the cash was exempt, which means protected, at the time of filing then nothing happens. If the cash was not exempt, then you would be stealing...

If a debtor put a judgement against me can they take my washer dryer and fridge

Take a close look at the paper. In addition to their suing you if they sold you the washer, dryer and fridge they may also have the right to come...

Please help, my sister says. She has all rights to bust down my door.

Turning the key over is.....er....key to your question. Giving your husband a key is turning possession of the premises back to you, and her...

My colleagues are all correct, but here is something they did not touch on--you would not be entitled to a refund of your security deposit if you...

Should I wait to file Ch 7 as I spend down non-exempt cash risking a summons on CC debt?

It isn't the summons that concerns me, it would be a final judgment, which could have the effect of establishing a judgment lien on your home if...