This depends on the law in your state. Some states subscribe to the "doctrine of necessities" which states that spouses are responsible for the...

As a general rule, it is never a good strategy to not respond to an adverse motion or objection unless you agree with the relief requested by the...

If I get married, can a creditor attempt to collect a debt that I incurred before the marriage from my spouse?

The answer is generally "no." Be careful about putting money in a joint account, though.

Can my withdrawal from my Texas teacher retirement be held due to a judgement filed for a defaulted student loan?

Are the student loans private or government-backed? As a general rule proceeds from qualified retirement plans *and social security) are subject...

With the exception of proceeds from death or divorce/separation, a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Estate is created at the moment of the filing of a...

This is a function of state law. However, a general rule is that a non-emancipated minor may not be held liable at contract for any contract...

Whether someone can garnish your state tax refund is a matter of state law. In Michigan, they can. However, no one can garnish your federal tax...

A creditor's lawyer sent me a letter saying they are going to sue me.

Withdrawing money from a qualified retirement account to pay off credit card debt is a dubious proposition, at best. There are many variables that...

Statute of limitations regarding a 30+yr. old credit card debt from a now defunct bank . We reside on L.I. in NY.

You need to contact a NY lawyer but there is nothing special about credit card debt in terms of statutes of limitation. Statutes of limitation can...

Can a company file a lien on home after the debt was discharged in chapter 7 bankruptcy?

If your debt was discharged prior to the lien being filed then the answer is "absolutely not!" The fixing of the lien is an attempt to collect the...