In a civil damages case, I am the plaintiff.

Maybe - it depends on the nature of the case and the nature of the evidence.

Is there a minimum amount of $ I am allowed to maintain in my checking by law concerning garnishment?

The minimum amount of "exempt" funds depends on the nature of the funds on deposit (i.e. social security funds are 100% exempt from attachment) but...

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Garnishing a disability (SSD) settlement.

Keep the amount segregated from funds of other types if at all possible - open a new bank account if necessary. All social security benefits are...

My car payoff is double its book value. Is there anything I can do to lower the payoff on my car?

If we're talking about post-discharge, I don't think the bankruptcy can help you. Some have suggested reopening the case to try and redeem, but...

Can you move out of state before your chapter 7 bankruptcy is filed? I am waiting for tax refund but will have to move soon.

The answer is very circumstantial as to when the 180 days previously mentioned begins to run. What counts is domicile and domicile is determined...

A bankruptcy was reopened to add a discrimination cause of action. A lawsuit was filed based on that claim.

Yes - if the claim existed at the time the bankruptcy was filed, and was omitted, it must be added to provide the trustee the opportunity to...

It's illegal also to have a superior court Judge rule against a mother in a custody case dealing with CPS in district court

Is it illegal for the same judge to sit for one case involving a mother's family case and another case regarding the same mother's criminal matter?...

It's illegal also to have a superior court Judge rule against a mother in a custody case dealing with CPS in district court

Is it illegal for the same judge to sit for one case involving a mother's family case and another case regarding the same mother's criminal matter?...

To represent you in the opening of a probate estate, an attorney can charge reasonable fees - there's no limitation because the type and extent of...

After an unpaid car repo comes off your credit, can the loan company still pursue me for it?

The statute of limitations is what limits the time frame in which a lawsuit for collection of unpaid debt can happen. Don't confuse that with your...