May I suggest taking all your money out of that bank and open up a new bank account at another bank. Yes they can garnish your wages and levy your...

If I voluntarily dismiss my Ch. 13 bk, can I file another Ch. 13 bk again?

If you are presently in a Chapter 13, and this is a new claim that was incurred after the Chapter 13 was filed, then you may be able to add that...

Can my wife sign a contract to have work done on my home when the contract is written in my name only

The entire contract would have to be reviewed. It is unclear from what you are saying if your wife was an authorized signer of the contract. Have...

Both of the schools that I attended went bankrupt and now I am stuck with the debt?

I understand your situation and know that navigating around student loan debt situations can be tricky for fellow Veterans and other graduates of...

You do not have to be late on the payment of your bills to file for bankruptcy. I would suggest meeting with a bk attorney right away so you can...

If I file Chapter 13 BK, can I back out of it any time?

A Chapter 13 can be voluntarily dismissed at the request of the debtor and will be granted under most circumstances. The consequences in doing so...

Does filing late return prevent taxes from being discharged in chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Taxes have to be at least 3 years in collection status since the tax was assessed. The answer cannot be given as two things must be ascertained....

What "specialty" lawyer prepares letter showing I meet the requirements to receive lump sum back payment v. installments (S.S.)?

This is a social security question, so I changed the area of law. Question for you. If you are on social security disability, why have you not...

Contract made between my friend and I friend pass away wife sue in me and asking for attorney fees?

As you indicated, an award of attorneys fees is up to the judge to decide. Fees are awarded on the basis of them actually incurred by the parties,...

I was sued by a SF company and they have filed a levy against my pay? I was not aware this happened? Do I have any recourse?

You are a little late for that, absent some sort of fraud. What you need to do is to get a copy of the withholding order served on your employer....