Old landlord of 4yrs ago is suing me garnishing my wage for 2,000 more than what I owe. Can I prevent this?

You can contact a local consumer attorney to see what your options are. I am afraid you are going to find out that the increased amount is for...

I am about 20,000$ in debt and my wages are about to be garnished for a debt that is 11,000 should I file bankruptcy?

Consult with a local bankruptcy attorney. We don't know all of the facts, your income for example. But it seems that a fresh start would be...

Can I included a 2nd mortgage or HELOC in a bankruptcy?

Yes you must include all debts in your bankruptcy, secured, unsecured, priority, everything. Then you have to decide how you are treat the secured...

How can I minimize the amount I will owe the bankruptcy trustee if my case cannot be filed the day after payday?

This is normally not a problem due to the availability of "exemptions." Exempt property refers to the property you get to keep regardless of the...

Does the FDCPA apply in a civil lawsuit for medical debt?

Can't really tell over the internet. Yes the FDCPA could apply, if there is a consumer, consumer debt and a debt collector involved. ...

I am nearing the end of my 60 month plan. I have never missed a payment. I was divorced last year. Will I have issues w/discharg

Please review all of this with your Chapter 13 attorney. There is a required affidavit regarding domestic support obligations, so make sure that...

What happens with a bill that was not included on my attorneys part?

Many details missing. Going to court for your first meeting of creditors? Just a guess on my part. Look at your petition, especially the page...

If there was a loan, and the loan was for educational purposes, then it is presumptively not discharged. Consult with your attorney for more...

Can my wife & I file bankruptcy for school loans that her son is not paying back & she co-signed for? Married 13yr

Discharging student loans in bankruptcy is extremely difficult and involves proving that you cannot maintain even a basic standard of living if you...

Debt collector called about a 10 year old bill and now says I have until the end of the day to pay or else I have to go to court

You have rights with debt collectors for consumer debts. Here is a link to those rights and attorneys who enforce them. If they have made a false...