What do I do if I am being sued for credit card debt?

It is a frequent scenario where the divorce and associated financial hardship is followed by a bankruptcy to get that kind of fresh start, also. ...

Collection scams like this are so common I wrote an AVVO guide about how to spot them and what to do about them. I would pray, if I were you, that...

What are the costs to file for bankruptcy?

He has to decide which form of deb relief is best suited for him, if bankruptcy is even a good option. The filing fee for a Chapter 13 is...

If I decided to file for bankruptcy, should I file Chapter 7 or 13?

Here is a link (below) to article I wrote recently to try and answer this specific question. Let me know if you think I did a good job of...

Fee Waiver for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

I don't know I was not there. I sat through a hearing yesterday where the trustee pointed out that the debtor, who chose to represent herself,...

Can someone please explain

Not sure what the garnishment is for. Student loans? Child support? Credit Cards? Find a consumer bankruptcy attorney on AVVO and take the...

What are my options? What is my best recource?

Sadly the Supreme Court declined to extend lien strips in Chapter 7 cases. Here is a link (below) to an article I wrote discussing this. Your...

How to know if a debt collector/ or lawyer that is calling is legit. how do I find if his claims are legit.

You are correct in being suspicious about this. Collection scams are so common I wrote an AVVO guide about how to spot them and what to do about...

Your attorney will take of this for you. If you have decided to represent yourself, then you will have to read the bankruptcy code to get your...

Summary judgment

The filing of any bankruptcy will normally stop the collection of any consumer debt. There are, of course, exceptions. Some debts are exempted...