Can a law firm still garnish wages if a judgement was made after a payment plan was agreed upon?

Entering a payment agreement does not stop a judgment; only full payment or bankruptcy can do that. You could ask them to withhold entering a...

What happens when a sheriff cannot find the debtor to serve papers for a contempt hearing?

Contempt motions are one instance where personal service is required in Wisconsin. If the debtor has left the state, the Wisconsin contempt order...

Should I respond to this debt collection attorney?

This is what is commonly called a "palimony" matter or "unjust enrichment." In order to make you pay/do anything, they need to take you to court...

Should I file for bankruptcy if I am 20 years old and owe $10,000? One of the people I owe are suing me.

You can avoid having a judgment entered by filing bankruptcy; Wisconsin's Chapter 128 does not include a "stay" of judgment though it does prevent...

Would I be threatened with jail time for not paying credit debt?

There is no debtor's prison in Wisconsin outside of criminal law warrants (can be issued for failing to pay fines) and unpaid child support (can...

Can my mom take me away from my homestate?

This is a question for a Tennessee family lawyer, and it depends on what the divorce/paternity court ordered. If your mom is willing and able to...

Disability benefits should be exempt under Wis. Stat. 815.18(3)(j) if it is an employer sponsored plan. It is not exempt from garnishment for...

How can I get an ex- to pay equalization?

You need to take him back to court on a contempt motion. A lawyer can help you figure out how to make him pay, and he could be ordered to pay your...

How can I counter sue an insurance company that brought suit against me, and I prevailed?

This might be a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violation if they had no legitimate right to collect. You would need a consumer attorney in your...

I filed chapter 7 in court two weeks ago with $11,000 of irs debt included

A refund the debtor is entitled to prior to filing their bankruptcy petition can be "offset" against a tax debt owed prior to filing the petition. ...