Can your wages get garnished for a small claims judgment to a private party?

Sure, if someone gets a judgment against you and you do not pay it, there are a number of remedies, including wage garnishment to get the judgment...

What?

No, social security cannot be garnished by non-government creditors.

Nothing in bankruptcy stops you from getting a new job.

Are hospitals required by law to accept what you can give them on a monthly basis to pay a bill?

No, that is not true at all. A common misconception that unfortunately has been spread by too many people. The hospital may accommodate you with...

On Chapter 7 can I still retain the house if mortgage company has filed foreclosure?

No, filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy would only result in a very temporary stay of the foreclosure proceeding. Filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy...

Can original creditor collect on a debt settled with a collection agency?

Depends on the language of the settlement agreement. Most settlements that are professionally done would include all encompassing language...

What does this mean?

Release of debt? No. It means that whatever collateral is described in the order (a car, house, etc) must be surrendered to the creditor who...

What can one do if a chapter 13 was filed and the attorney for the filer, filed a motion to garnishee her fees?

Not sure what the question is or if anyone on Avvo can be of assistance because it sounds like you are currently represented by legal counsel. ...

Check the records for a recorded mortgage at the county recorder's office. If you're in Hammond, that would be the Lake County Recorder's Office...

Why would I be asked to appear in circuit court for motion to cite garnishee-defendant for contempt?

It sounds like there is unpaid amount due to interest accrued (judgments accrue interests at 8% per annum on unpaid balances). You might have...