Wife died suddenly, Oct. 11, 2013. No will. Owes back taxes, 2008, 2010. Home in her name. I claimed bankruptcy, July 2013.

One easy thing to try is to send the IRS her death certificate. You can always hope they go away, but if they put a lien on her property, all the...

Can I have a garnishment stopped early?

Assuming your employer is calculating the appropriate amount to garnish, bankruptcy is about the only way to stop the garnishment.

Cause of action against the social security agency

The government gets special rules because they pay the lawmakers and the court personnel. You might have a counterclaim against the SSA if they...

I am a judgment creditor (alimony arrears) and have recently levied the bank account of my 'ex'. He is claiming an exemption...

Sounds like you have a good argument that the money is his so you should be able to levy on the account. I don't know if Florida law has some...

How do I find out what debts were included in my bankruptcy discharge?

In the event this is a real debt, the judges have pretty much decided it does not matter what is listed on Sch. F for a Chapter 7 where no money...

What the trustee can take is based on when you filed the case, plus some other assets you receive within 6 months. That 6 month exception would...

Can I sue the holder of my second mortgage for negligence?

Normally it's good news that you don't have a valid second mortgage, but in bankruptcy things are a bit different. If you really meant to say they...

How do I file for an exemption to release to release my garnished bank account. Thanks'

An exemption is usually asserted in the collection proceeding. Once an account is frozen, there is usually a motion to turnover the nonexempt funds...

Can I file bankruptcy for back taxes?

A tax lawyer can also work on a compromise of the taxes. A bankruptcy has set rules such as the tax return must have been filed more than 2 years...

I have made a lot of mistakes with my credit - I was thinking about filing for bankruptcy - can I put my student loans on there?

Generally, student loans cannot be discharged unless you qualify with a significant and persistent hardship. Even then, plan on a fight in the...