What do I do if I filed for garnishment of wages and the defendant's employer does not file an answer?

Though I am reluctant to encourage you to skate the edge of practicing law, the next step is to seek and obtain a "Judgment Against Garnishee"...

What would be my best course of action to get the rest of my settlement?

Depending on the wording of divorce settlement judgment, you may be able to execute on it without filing any motions. You need a collection...

How feasible is all this? How can we actually do this? What else can we even do?

I applaud your gumption in reaching out to this forum. Unfortunately, this is not the correct forum for what is a political issue. The solution...

If you are in a community property "regime" (the default arrangement in Louisiana) then you are responsible for full amount unless your husband...

If I pay this settlement, will the negative report still fall off my credit report when the statute expires.

Bad debt credit report information can stay on your credit report for up to 7 years. If you settle the collection account, make sure they report...

What do I need to do to have this suit dismissed? Do I need to file something with the court?

The question is really where the contract was perfected. There needs to be offer and acceptance for an agreement to be reached. If they accept...

Social security disability

For the most part, YES. We could all use a bit more information to give you a pertinent answer.

How do I get an overpayment from a garnishment back?

You should never pay the company directly. Its likely you did not pay all that is due. There are court costs, attorney fees, interest,...

Under Louisiana law, they have three years from the date of the last payment or charge made. As you continued going to that dentist, it is likely...

If I want to cover the lyrics of a song, would I have any copyright issues?

First, there is a cost to use a copyrighted song. Then, there is a cost to use the artist's performance. Then, another cost to make downloads,...