I am retired with social security and a monthly pension of $270.00 . can my pension be garnished to pay a credit card debt that

If you are sued, no, they cannot take your social security income. You should see if there is a legal aid society or elder law program in your...

What are my options collecting a stopped payment check

Normally I would say report this to your prosecuting attorney. It sounds like theft by deception or passing bad checks, or whatever your state law...

After garnishment is completed

Your balance due should be zero. However the derogatory comments about slow pay, 90 days past due, etc., will remain. Plus the fact that you were...

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I'm filing bankruptcy. About 5 months ago, I took out my retirement savings, and I would like to know if I need to list that as

Since it is not "regular" as that term is used on the means test I would say no. However this is a red flag for the trustee assigned to your case,...

Old Judgement on my credit report

You have the right to an accurate credit report. Here is a link to the Federal Trade Commission website which has a lot of information about what...

Do I have to disclose my sister's bank account if I use the sister's bank account to receive wages if I file chapter 7?

There is a space on the schedules for property held by another. In this case, it is your cash, even though it is in another person's account. It...

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Sworn denial

It would be foolish to speculate without a review of the documents your are talking about. Assuming a collections lawsuit, the answer contains a...

Can I sue for expenses?

Normally, no. Each side bears their own attorneys' fees and expenses. Plus it does not sound he or she will pay even if you get a judgment. But...

I am being pursued by Debt Collectors for a delinquent debt, should I fight this?

You have rights with debt collectors including the right to dispute a debt and request validation. But there are time limits as with...

Just got a call letting me know ,that if I don't set up restitution for an old debt of $1,000,a plea of guilty will be entered .

Scams like this are so common I wrote an AVVO guide about what to do if you are the victim. Here is a link to the guide. Let me know if you find...