What do I need to do to file for trustee ship in the Toledo area and stop wage garnishments.

Actually, in Ohio a trusteeship is set up at the municipal court where you reside (or the municipal court covering your jurisdiction). If you are...

I had less than @200.00 in my bank account and they garnished $79.00 of it. Is that legal?

As Ryan indicated, in Ohio, the first $425.00 in your bank account is exempted from attachment(might be a bit higher now). In fact, the...

Payday loan collection in Ohio from 12/06-can they still collect?

8 years is the time limit they have (the law changed a couple years ago). They can sue you for anything, but you would have a potential defense to...

The other answers are spot on here. I would only add...if a deal is negotiated with the collector/law firm, make sure you specify that they will...

What is the deciding factor in choosing an attorney when one lives in a different State to the people who owe you?

David is correct...we would need more information on your scenario. Statutory judgment interest is 3%, but there are laws about maximum interest...

Can the attorney that filed my bankruptcy garnish my check for unpaid attorney fees?

If the fees were incurred PRIOR to the bankruptcy FILING...they are likely discharged, and cannot be collected. However, if they were incurred...

Can debt from 11 years ago still be collected? I thought I was paid in full. I no longer have proof.

First, you need to contact the attorney's office and find out what this is. As mentioned already, there is a statute of limitations on these types...

Will I get back garnished funds?

If the funds were taken within 90-days of the bankruptcy filing, the trustee can ask for them (and usually will). He/she will take them and pay...

Co-signing parents filed for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

The Chapter 13 prevents creditors from taking any collection actions against the debtors AND any co-debtors on a consumer debt. Student loans are...

Do any unpaid atttorney fees in regard to a bankruptcy get discharged also with the bankruptcy?

Mark is correct, and in Ohio it is the same. If this is a pre-petition debt, it is discharged by the bankruptcy.