The instant I file bankruptcy, I call, fax, email and mail notice/proof of the bankruptcy to the employer and the creditor, but if the creditor has...

Basically all of these answers from the other attorneys are correct. I'm a bankruptcy attorney and in Illinois so let me try to combine all their...

In Illinois, when foreclosing the mortgage company must list all persons possibly living on the premises so that they are given notice that...

Has your 401k plan administrator stated that a letter from an attorney would suffice? That is not generally the case. You should call a bankruptcy...

When completing a Financial Affidavit do I include the total bill(s) each month, or my portion?

Financial affidavit for what? There are financial affidavits for divorce, bankruptcy, loan modifications, bank loans, etc. It looks like you...

Yes, you can trade in the car. However, possibly you would not want to trade it in or possibly you do have to trade it in or otherwise sell it. Not...

Will I be found in contempt for child support arrears ?

Although it is always best to hire an attorney, I imagine if you had $1,500 or more to retain an attorney that you would just pay the 3 months...

How Can I garnish someone wages without going to court?

I am licensed to practice in Illinois and not New York. I agree with the other attorney that you cannot avoid court to garnish wages, however, in...

When is the best time to file Chapter 7 after receiving a large tax refund?

Wow, you have some big questions that are impossible to answer by this method. Unfortunately, you will most likely not get any answer to your...

How do I stop a wage garnishment if I am representing myself in bankruptcy?

Provide proof of the bankruptcy filing to your employers payroll department and to the creditor garnishing. The proof is a document called Notice...