Will they garnish even though I have decided to file bankrupcy?

It is not likely that the creditor would wait. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Many times, a creditor will deviate from their normal or...

Will my Chapter 13 filing be listed in the newspaper in my county/state? Is it necessary to make debtors look like criminals?

Many years ago, in small communities, it was common to publish the names of debtors. Today, it's a very rare thing to see and bankruptcy simply...

Debt collectors rights to collect on an auto loan debt when they purchased the debt from the original lender.

A proper assignment of an account gives the buyer all the rights that the original creditor would have which would includes the right to sue you...

What happens if I stop paying a credit card in California

It's not likely that a creditor to whom you owe $5,600 would let you get off the hook by just walking away from it. The debt could balloon up...

My son is being accused of inappropriate sexual behavior at school...do I need an attorney?

You would be wise to consult a criminal defense lawyer experienced with school administration law. Many offer a free consultation, and you don't...

Credit Extension

If you think you have a case of fraud, you should consult a bankruptcy attorney experienced in dischargability complaints. In some cases of actual...

Chapter 7 in CA; discharging rental property. Ex-wife angry bc she is on the loan. What can she do to me. I got house in divorce

If the divorce decree makes you responsible for a mortgage on the rental property, she can force you to keep making payments to satisfy that debt,...

Getting sued for credit card debt.

The best advice is to do something . . . don't blow it off, because the debt will only grow and will likely be around to haunt you and your credit...

On ssdi and can not pay credit cards and they are takeing me to court. i live on 979 a month.

Social security benefits are exempt from attachment under federal law, but you may have other "non-exempt" or partially exempt assets to which...

Attorney Bunce's answer to your question is correct (as usual). Additionally, I would note that this happens ALL THE TIME and that most of these...