Is it true , that a contractor may ended up with infraction and a financial penalty in WA state for the above

If that's what the law says, it's possible. I don't know about the requirement itself, but if the agency enforcing views it as important for the...

Creditors are free to settle, but I could not give any sort of guess of how likely it is they will settle. In bankruptcy law, money owed to a state...

Is there a statute of limitations on the time after completed work that a "notice of intent" to file a lien is to be sent.

I'm not up on WI law specifically so this is more of a general answer. A statute of limitations usually starts from the time a default in payment...

The way it looks to me, you are owed wages from the restaurant and not the manager. Unless you are suing him individually, his vehicle or any of...

Credit Card Debt Lawsuit?

First, make sure any agreement you make is in writing. Review all of the agreement since the fine print may have what Mr. Brewer mentioned. Some...

I paid $250 at contract signing to a credit repair company? Is this a legal contract under the FTC?

My understanding is that the FTC would not classify it as illegal just based on the amount. They would look into whether you were misled or talked...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy. When would assets acquired after the filing be deemed part of the bk and lost to the creditors? Example?

The 180 day rule is set forth at Section 541(a)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code. Sect. 541 overall defines what is and is not property of the estate....

Is it wise for me to file for bankruptcy?

The bad news is that any money you try to get out of paying, via bankruptcy or otherwise, can affect the co-signer as in they will be responsible...

Assuming the contract did include a clause stating the debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, is it legally binding at all?

You can't waive your right to a discharge in a contract. The only thing they have the right to do is recover the electronics. Usually it's not a...

Generally, a lien trumps other debt for the asset involved. The lien filed first usually wins out over any later liens. There are many rules...