I offered to pay $50/mo on a judgement. I have no income. Plaintiff and her lawyer refused. Is there a minimum?

Normally the contempt charge for a collection case is the refusal to appear at court after being ordered to appear. Often this is when you are...

How should I handle a debt collector for a large debt owed to a University? How can I assure I am not ordered to go to court?

Anyone can sue anyone. That doesn't mean that they collect. You can bankrupt a debt to a college including tuition. You cannot bankrupt the...

Is loan rehabilitation possible for a Private Student loan?

There is no "rehabilitation" to a private student loan but the statute of limitations and other defenses do exist for such loans. Rehabilitation...

I agreed in our divorce agreement that we would each claim one child on our taxes but then this year she claimed both can I sue.

You can sue in divorce court for your damages but the divorce court can not order the IRS to do anything. The deduction belongs to the person with...

Do I have to file a 1099 Misc Income for $9k received in a settlement?

I completely agree with Andreas answer if it is a personal injury pain and suffering no. If it is lost income yes it is income.

Normally you are not personally liable for the debt unless you chose to be a cosigner or guarantor. The annuity cannot be touched by the creditors...

Is it possible to negotiate with financial lenders (federal, private loans) to reduce late fees and penalties?

I agree that just about everyone should be in an IBR or one of the income based repayment options. However, it is incorrect to assume that the...

I received a 1099-C for a student loan debt that I currently make payments on. Help?

This has to be a private student loan. I certainly wouldn't make any further payments if the lender is claiming a tax loss and billing for the...

How would one find out what happen to nearly $200.000 paid in (with proof) to a Chapter 13 firm, over 9 yrs. but no one paid

If you need to find out where 200,000 went to while you paid a Chapter 13 you would call the Chapter 13 trustee. Normally you pay the trustee...

Can I claim my brazilian wife (and Mother of My child) as a dependent on my taxes, she has a social security number.

My understanding is yes. She is a dependent and you your wife there is no requirement to be a us citizen to be a tax deduction only that they are...