Child support is never dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, as Mr. Bayer stated, non-support debts arising from a divorce decree can be discharged...

How can I get my money from attorney?

If your lawyer isn't giving you a satisfactory reason for holding the money, you can file a complaint with the Indiana Supreme Court's Disciplinary...

Who is responsible for stopping my garnishments after payment has finally been made after several weeks of garnishment

The additional $500 you still owe may be due to post-judgment interest, which is usually at 8% in Indiana. Once the judgment is fully paid,...

I have a bench trial about a debt I don’t feel I owe. Do I need to find a lawyer to go with me?

All other things being equal, you're better off being represented by counsel than acting as your own lawyer. Even I don't handle my own legal...

With rare exceptions, assets acquired after the filing of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy cannot be reached by the Trustee. If the Trustee has declared your...

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How would I go about filing for debt consolidation and hopefully still get part of my tax refund back?

If by "debt consolidation," you mean Chapter 13 bankruptcy, whether you can keep your tax refund is largely a matter of local practice. Because I...

I agree with those who stated that "write off" is nothing more than an accounting term -- all it means is the creditor is no longer including that...

Where do I find an affordable respectable chapter 7 attorney in Indiana who accepts payments? The " big boys" pricing robbery

I agree with those who stated an attorney fee of $1,100-$1,500 (not including costs, like the court's filing fee) is reasonable in the Indianapolis...

What if your wages are being garnishe'd and the same creditors froze a joint bank ?

Yes, a judgment creditor can garnish your money from a bank account. But under Indiana law, "Unless there is clear and convincing evidence of a...

I am interested in filing chapter 7 bankruptcy.. how can I file on my own behalf?

I agree with the other answers to this question: representing yourself in bankruptcy court is a bad idea. Below is a link with my own thoughts on...