I have a judgement against me which may start garnishing wages. Can I file bankruptcy to stop this?

The filing of the chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy immediately issues an "automatic stay against collection" against you. So you would be...

I agree with Craig exactly that If you are above the median, the commitment period is five years regardless of the disposable income amount.. I...

Garnishment in MN

I find the responses of the garnishment risk very helpful for you. And would suggest Chapter 7 filing for you as well. I would suggest...

Can a private party that presumably did things for a widow 20 years ago now demand payment ?

Since there was no verbal or written contract, even if there is a law suit brought by the claimant, he should not prevail. And a specific thing...

I totally concur with Craig Andresen's assessment of the audit situation for you. There are not auditing you so far as conclusion of the case. ...

Interested in using the Brunner Test to discharge and/or reduce student loan debt.

I agree with all my colleagues answers, and the Brunner Test is from the 2nd Circuit, and may be a variable issue in Colorado, and Chapter 7 is...

How can I save the house I co-own when my ex spouse filed personal bankruptcy on it?

I concur with our colleagues who divert over a split of possible factual differences in your situation. But based on what attorney Earl Maxwell...

Selling cram downed property during a Chapter 13 confirmed plan after a recent chapter 7 discharge. AKA a Chapter 20 case.

I concur with Derek Caldwell's assessment. And if you have an agreement with the secured lender you can also just dismiss the plan and run your...

If my social security number stays the same why would my name change be denied? Even if my credit is bad or I have a DUI?

Why would a name change petition be denied? A petition would be denied if you were changing your name to avoid judgments, legal actions, debts or...

Can I have a garnishment stopped early?

I agree with my other colleagues answers, and in particular find Mr. Thomas Cesta's references helpful for you. But in view of the shear amount...