What happens when you can't pay a $150,000 fine?

I.m sorry but you do not provide enough information to determine if the obligation you will incur would be dischargeable in bankruptcy. Please...

Is service by regular mail sufficient or does the service by mail mean that a certified letter needs to be accepted and signed?

It depends upon the court. Service of a complaint upon a defendant is permissible in Federal Court. Service of a complaint must be by personal...

Can collection agencies for medical bills charge their own monthly fee to the payment you are already paying.

The answer is determined by your contractual agreement with the creditor. If the contract provides for a collection charge, the charge is...

I filed a chapter 7 with no attorney and I am not sure about my tax returns.

You are in dangerous territory. Bankruptcy fraud is a federal offense. If you continue on your present course, you risk losing more than your...

Is there a way to tell if the bank's attorney is about to file its foreclosure suit with the court? Any tale tale signs?

What you are proposing is a questionable strategy. Foreclosure attorneys want to do a good job for their clients by acting diligently and moving...

How much should a chapter 13 cost starting from the high end to the low end in Illinois & how much is too much for the fee?

Your question indicates you are from Oak Lawn. Your case would be in the Northern District of Illinois. The court uses a flat fee and a model...

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Do I need an attorney to represent me in a "small" wage garnishment? Less than $3,000 judgment amount.

If the creditor can garnish your wages, the creditor is not likely to settle and release the garnishment. However, it does not hurt to try. You...

May I ask for Rule 137 Sanctions, If My Attorney refuses? If so at what point in the proceedings would it be appropriate to ask.

I agree with the other lawyers. Sanctions are hard to get. If you did get sanctions, you would only recover attorneys fees. You would not get...

How to subpoena a tenant to city hearing?

You cannot have the fine transferred to her name. Since you are the owner of the property, you are the party liable for the fine. You can sue...

I am the co-signer of a vehicle loan and would like to file chapter 7, will this negatively affect the primary borrower?

If you know that the payments on the vehicle will be paid and the car payments will not be burdensome for you, then you should reaffirm the car...