Can I fight a wage garnishment without bankruptcy?

Short of bankruptcy, there is nothing you can do. The landlord is entitled by law to collect on his judgment, and the wage garnishment numbers are...

Can a debt collector refuse to take my payment that would catch me back up plus an extra month and repo the property ?

Yes. First, there is no law that says that they have to take any delinquent payment. You're in default on your loan, and if they accept ANY...

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You have no valid defense. You are not disputing the fact that you borrowed this money, right? Your tactics in trying to avoid liability by...

What do collection attorneys/agencies charge? Flat fee or percentage?

No attorney is going to take the collection of $800 on a percentage - it wouldn't be enough to warrant spending any time on it. If you pay them,...

No lien is ever dissolved through a Chap. 7 bankruptcy proceeding. So, the lien is still on the vehicle. If you don't pay it, they certainly can...

Bankruptcy questions

1. Yes, filing bankruptcy will effect any co-signors. They will be notified of your bankruptcy. If your contract considers the bankruptcy of any...

How do I collect payment from a contractor for services I did for him? He resides in MN and I live in WI, with work done in MN

Then you have an oral contract. You'll have to sue them in Minnesota in the county where they are, obtain a judgment, and then try to collect.

My ex filed for chapter 13 we have a boat loan together we are both on the title. I want to refinance in my name andkeep boat

You will need to hire an attorney and contact the trustee handling the bankruptcy as well as your ex's attorney. This isn't just a case where they...

My son was removed from my home in January of 2014 I have not been able to see him or speak to him. I have soul physical custody

Hold on - your son was removed by whom? Social services? If that's the case, they HAD to initiate a CHIPS petition. There is no way a child was...

Why are tax returns/w-2's from 1-2 years ago requested during a child support modification?

Unless overtime is regular and guaranteed as part of your income, no support calculation uses it - income is based on the 40-hour standard. But,...