Should I tell my creditors my situation and my intention to file for bankruptcy?

The best reason to tell creditors about your intention to file bankruptcy is to get them to stop harrassing you for payment. This makes sense if...

Can creditors recover money from a Supplemental Needs Trust that was funded totally by the Beneficiary with 100% of her Assets?

Your options may be limited because a personal trust generally cannot file bankruptcy, whereas a business trust can because it is considered a...

How many garnishments can I have on my paycheck at a time? What is max percentage? Thank you

The above comment is a good answer except if you file a bankruptcy. With a bankruptcy filing, your attorney can get all of the garnishments...

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Creditor garnishing my bank account

Go talk with the clerk of the court where the garnishment was issued. If you are not represnted by an attorney, hey will probably provide the...

In many states, a plaintiff does not have to wait for a judgment to become final before he starts the collection process. When doing so, the...

In a settlement with creditors lined up who gets paid first?

The law usually provides that secured creditors get paid first. For example, if the proceeds come from or relate to a property being sold, the...

Default judgment?

I agree that you need to do some investigating as to how this occurred. Did they serve the complaint on the wrong person? Did the collector file a...

Can I charge a handling fee for a returned check before/when sending a Notice of Dishonor?

Many states allow a handling fee for a bad check, and $10 - $15 sounds like a normal fee. Check with your state's statute before you proceed - you...

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Can debt collectors threaten to go to your house or place of employment in order to collect a debt?

Under a federal law called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a debt collector cannot talk about your debt with third parties, except for your...

How do I collect on a judgment for "child support arrears" that has been awarded?

Check with the local office of your state's department of human services. In some states, they will assist with collection of child support...