I was in court last month and agreed verbally to pay a past due credit card, the judge set up a compliance hearing for Jan 24.

My best guess is that you have to make a payment by Jan. 24th, but there would have been an order entered by the judge or the plaintiff is going to...

Filed Ch. 7 with "0.00" as homestead exemp.; now need to amend to avoid a lien so I can sell the house.

Something sounds strange here because a mere amendment to your exemption would not accomplish much of anything. Typically, you would have to reopen...

Should I try to get a payment arrangement to pay it off?

Regarding the statutes of limitations, the time periods can start over if you sign something agreeing to repay the debt. Be careful that you do not...

Do I have to pay for their mistake? Student refund check

What's unclear here is whether you came out ahead or were harmed by their mistake. I would bet they will be flexible regarding the transcript if...

Can I get my $ back w/o paying fees if law firm is no longer handling my bankruptcy case can I sue them if they don't pay me??

Bankruptcy judges look into these things pretty closely. You have a right to have whatever attorney you want representing you and they can...

I keep getting summoned for a debt by a same name individual who is not me,

The short answer is the plaintiff will eventually leave you alone. The bad news is you will either need to file court papers proving you are not...

Sounds like a situation you want corrected to state exactly what your rights and responsibilities are. Generally speaking, the judgment sets forth...

Im getting garnished at my job, I need clarity on the final judgment. my understanding is no more than 30 time fed min wage.

Illinois law is even more protective with a limit of 15% of your wages. The problem is that the creditor can continually get more interest and...

I filed ch.7 bankruptcy in Wi.. I had only 2 secured loans car and house. I let both parties know I wante to reaffirm. Car paper

I agree with the other answer. But, reaffirmations generally are not a good idea since you sign yourself up to retain thousands of dollars in debt...

My Wife passed away & has outstanding credit cards & medical bills in her name only. Am I responsible for her debts ?

Even though you can be held liable for your spouse's medical bills, not all medical providers do that. I would be ready to send out a copy of her...