I guarantee you that no law enforcement official left you a hand-written note, and they certainly didn't threaten you with arrest over an unpaid...

Is there anything I can do to get the amount of a garnishment lowered.

Garnishments are statutorily calculated - there is nothing you can do to lower it. Your inability to pay your other bills is irrelevant to the...

Do I have a lawsuit??

You have been duped by one of the most egregious scams out there. For an attorney (or a non-attorney) to instruct a client to stop paying a debt...

I live in N.V and the person that owes me monie lives in AZ can I file in small claims court in N.V.

Unless you have a written contract stating that NV can have jurisdiction over this transaction, you're stuck having to sue this person where he is...

I cosigned for a friend, after he graduated and have a stable job he ignore the student loan.

There isn't anything you can do - you are 100% liable for the loan you co-signed. The bank should certainly go after your friend as well, and you...

Can a creditor garnish someone's wages for attorneys fees that they failed to collect during the initial wage garnishment?

They are only allowed to collect the amount of the judgment, plus interest accrued and "costs." Typically, attorney's fees are not allowable...

I have some personal delinquent accounts. I own a c-store. If I file a chptr 13, would that protect the business too?

You've got a complex situation. You mention that the business is incorporated, but you don't mention which type (S-corp or C-corp). The problem...

Is my husband responsible for my medical debt in NJ?

Under the necessities doctrine, your husband can be held liable for your medical bills. As for the insurance issue, I don't know. They certainly...

Can So Cal Edison make me pay a bill that is not in my name? I did live in the home but the bill was in a room mates name.

Yes. You lived in the residence, and you enjoyed the services provided. They certainly can make you clear the old bill as a condition of granting...

My account was levied last month by an unknown creditor that obtained a judgement against me 7 years ago

I have no idea why the judge is telling you to be a "squeaky wheel" since the judgment was entered so long ago. It's a valid judgment. The only...