I am wondering about the law as it relates to child support.

The short answer is yes, BUT...... Child support is statutorily calculated based upon both of your incomes (or, an estimated income for your ex...

I owe back child support and have not been able to get a job in 3 years what can I do to stay out of jail no id suspended .

Bottom line - there is nothing you can do. First, the support is out of Texas, so you'd have to deal with them, through the TX courts, in order to...

I have paid $11500 on a debt that was $8100 the attorney has been charging interest which shows me still oweing $8400 and is tak

Probably. You don't say how old the debt is, but I'm guessing it isn't very recent - probably a few years old? And, you've been paying all this...

You need to file an objection with both reporting agencies to show that it was paid, assuming that's not being reported. As for whether or not the...

Can bill collectors visit my home in an effort to collect?

Yes, there is nothing illegal about doing what you describe, unless you had previously told them to leave your property or to not contact you. ...

If the judgment was obtained in 2007, then the SOL you're talking about is totally irrelevant. The 6 year SOL is merely an affirmative defense to...

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Can I file a chapter 7 or chapter 13 after a divorce when we had filed a chapter 7 in 2009?

No, you can't file a Chap. 7 - 8 years have to elapse between filings. So, you'd be looking at a Chap. 13 only. Whether or not you can...

My Divorce degree states my that each person take there debts. I got a garnishment with both names on it. Lost what to do?

This is a common problem. You have a debt in both your and your ex's names. The divorce decree says one of you should pay it, making the other...

Do I need to notify my Chapter 7 bk trustee of any new loans?

No. This would be a new contract executed post-filing, so the bankruptcy has nothing to do with it. Assuming that there are no income issues with...

I am permanently disabled vet, can I petition for a reduction in back welfare arrears payments now that I am on a fixed income?

If I understand your post correctly, at some point long ago, the state obtained a judgment against you and your child's mother for improperly paid...