Is "cash for keys" money, received after the loan was discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, taxable as ordinary income?

Be careful what you post here, a lot of cash for keys type deals are confidential, and you don't want to get accused of violating the...

I need to have a default judgment vacated.

The other attorneys' advice was good. To answer you question about how to prove you were never served, you need to look at the return of service...

I am unable to make my court date. What can I do to prevent my debt from going to a judgment?

Failure to show up in court on a collections case will often result in a default judgment being entered against you. I would also be wary of any...

Can a lawyer help me get one 30 day late payment off my credit report???

If the payment was actually late, you have no legal right to have this removed, since what they are resporting is accurate, so there is no need for...

I work in a restaurant. I waited on a table yesterday. There was a problem with thier check. And I hat to pay for thier mistakes

You should consult an attorney who specializes in wage and hours cases about this issue. If they make a practice out of making waiters pay in this...

Credit Card Company sueing me for 6300... Can they take my car which I am still making payments on?

Be careful how much detail you put on this public web site. Seek the confidential advice of an attorney about this matter. Selling the car for...

Someone stole my identity, filed for un-employment claim in 2011. The IDES is taking money from me as to pay back their mistake

If you are unemployed, you might qualify for assistance from the local legal services program. i believe Prairie State Legal Services covers your...

How can I respond to collection agency?

It could be identity theft or them mixing you up with somebody with a similar name. You should immediately pull your credit reports (you can get...

The bigger problem is that it sounds like he is defrauding the SS system by concealing how much sefl-employment income he makes. There is a limit...

My bank account was stolen by the bank,which was inactive for some time

You might want to try filing a complaint with the OCC against the bank and see if it prompts them to locate the account, assuming it still exists...