Can a creditor put a garnishment against my social security check?

For credit card and normal consumer debt, no, this is exempt under Ohio law. Go see a consumer attorney today to see if you have other non-exempt...

I am on SSI disability and I received what the creditor called a "Pre-Legal Notification" on a credit card debtlast paid 1/2012.

Please contact a consumer attorney near you and review your situation. You can find one on AVVO or use the link below. You may very well be...

Why would I file for bankruptcy if my income is exempt from garnishment?

In some of the hundreds of people I consult with in my office every year, there are some who I advise that there is no point in filing for...

If it was paid to you, then it would be included as income for the means test. The gross amount would go in income, but subject to income taxes,...

A federal tax lien was filed against me prior to filing bankruptcy.

Income taxes? Property taxes? Estate taxes? More information is needed to provide an answer but certainly review this with the attorney who...

You have to have a thorough understanding of the debt collection laws before you sue a debt collector. While unauthorized fees could be the basis...

I filed bankruptcy and my house sold. I'm still receiving letters from the law firm about the debt owed? Should I ignore this.

Ignoring letters is rarely a good course of action. You should of course review the letter with the attorney who filed the bankruptcy for you. If...

Being sued by JDB Midland Funding.

You are in the water far over your head. You need to read and understand the rules of civil procedure which apply to the case you are defending. ...

Hi they repossess my car i haven't filled for bankruptcy but they garnish my work check,are they allow to touch my income taxes

Your question is very confusing to me. If you filed for bankruptcy, the garnishment for your wages would stop (if the garnishment was for the...

What bankruptcy chapter is best for me to file?

It sounds like you would be a candidate for Chapter 7, as Chapter 13 generally is known as the "wage earners" bankruptcy, where your wages are...