Can I stop wage garnishment

Absolutely. You will however end up pay the sheriff's commission, which varies according to the court from which the judgment was obtained. You...

Am I responsible for the debts of a husband that deserted us 12 years ago? He lives in a different state.

Louisiana is a community property state, so in short yes. We do not have legal separations, and you have grounds now to obtain an immediate...

What is the law with regards to time or prescription to collect a personal or corporate debt. What is a recent case holding?

In Louisiana, if you are sued on an open account (a purchase relationship with no specific contract), the case "prescribes" or is unenforceable...

Can a credit card company place a lien on my house if I were to file for bankruptcy?

Unless they obtain it before you file bankruptcy, and based on these limited facts, its highly unlikely. Besides, their judgment/lien would be...

My last wast garnishment was over 3 months ago. Can the creditor continue to call me?

It depends on why they stopped garnishing your check. Your employer is supposed to contact the sheriff to obtain a balance before they stop the...

Any garnishment relief ?

I haven't heard of a DA getting involved in a civil action, so there must be something else in play. Louisiana law limits garnishments to 25% of...

When lawyers breach their own client/lawyer contract, is the client liable to it in part or whole?

The Louisiana bar has a section for people who dispute legal fees. Check out lsba.org, the lawyer's contract may have contained this information....

Burden of Proof

First, this isn't a burden of proof question as posed. Second, much more information is required. The specifics of the case, and of the language...

What can I do about my mandatory meal plan?

ULM requires anyone living on campus to have the meal plan. It helps them budget for the year, and keeps students from cooking in their rooms (a...

If you bought something from someone and didn't pay them, they have a right to pursue you for payment regardless of what you did with the thing you...