Can a bank leave garnishments in place after withdrawing final judgement amount?

The freeze on your account is by the bank pursuant to the writ. Once a judgment has been paid in full, the creditor's attorney must file a...

Is it better to settle debts or pay them in full to improve your credit?

Generally, yes. However, you can negotiate the way a debt is reported as well as the amount.

What can I do?

One if the risks of dealing on Craigslist is that there are scammers It is very possible that he switched out the gem. It will be his word...

Are there any situations that you can get your money back for a nonrefundable hotel room? Hurricane, sewerage filling up shower

It is possible that you may make a claim against the hotel's insurance.

How can my student get her money back from a crooked dealer?

My colleague gave very good advice. The fact that there was no warranty should be the first clue not to deal with that dealer. The student needs...

Tomorrow I am showing up to mediation for being sued by a creditor. I do not have an attorney.

You cannot be forced to agree to anything. Tell them you are filing for bankruptcy and request an impasse.

My wages have been garnished. The amount due has been reached and the garnishment has not stopped?

It sounds like they have already collected more than they should have in violation of Fair Debt laws. You could just notify your employer and call...

If I am being sued for credit card debt, can property that is in my name jointly with another person be seized?

Depends on the nature/type of joint ownership. Word of caution- if you transfer property with the sole purpose of defeating a judgment, a court...

A judgment against you will show up on a basic background search as well as a docket search in the county where the judgment was rendered and any...

Can I sue someone for not giving me a refund?

Anyone can sue anyone. Whether you win or not is an entirely sifferent question. In your case, Mercari has a buyer protection guarantee so you...