I collect a state pension, social security and work part-time. Can a creditor garnish the pension and part-time work pay?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
Pensions and retirement pay are exempt from collection per MA law. Your other part-time income is not exempt, per se, but I don't know how much...
What happens if I don't show up to a court hearing on a collection case suit?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
You'll lose, the court will enter a judgment, and then the creditor will start collection actions - bank levies, wage garnishment, etc.
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Will the 5 year statute of limitations on judgments apply for a judgment ordering me to pay $28k to ex-spouse for attorney fees?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
I don't think the judgment SOL will really matter here - you were ordered by the court to pay your ex. You haven't done that, so you are in...
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Our company received a notice from t-mobile collection agency for ghost /false bill how to defend
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Answered on October 08, 2013
T-Mobile is 100% correct, and you owe the bill. It would appear that your phone was set for automatic updating (most are). Which means that it...
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Is there a way to get rid of/ stop paying a never used timeshares without affecting my job or chance of buying a home?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
You've discovered that timeshares are a total load of B.S. Good. The problem is this, if you don't make the payments, they will sue you and...
When filing for bankruptcy, can you pick & choose which bills you want to keep, & which bills you want to go bankrupt on?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
Not in the way you mean. By law, ALL debt must be scheduled in your bankruptcy, whether it is a debt to mom or the bank. Every single debt has to...
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Ex-girlfriend in possession of ring, remaining balance turned over to credit bureau. Need advice on legal action.
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Answered on October 08, 2013
You can certainly sue her in (presumably) small claims court, but you have a couple of issues here. First, many courts take the position that a...
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What are liability issues for letting a person hunt for free on private property in Louisiana?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
Why is this posted in bankruptcy?
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From experience in court, when does a Trustee invoke a 2004 Examination Ruling to further examine the financials of the debtor?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
There is no way to properly answer your question - ANY party to a bankruptcy, including the trustee and creditors, can request the court order an...
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Are past due and current payments waived by mortgage company upon bankruptcy discharge?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
This is a large issue. I have no idea why your mortgage company didn't file a POC, but they should have. Since the plan must still be active,...
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