Wage garnishment?

As a general rule, there is no wage garnishment in the state of Texas. Current wages exempt property. There are two exceptions under the Texas...

Can my already dismissed chapter 7 BK be reopened?

I believe you mean that you have received your discharge. That is a good thing. It also appears that both creditors received notice of the...

Does Texas have an on line search able database for civil judgments ?

If you wish to look for court records in Tarrant County check out the "Tarrant County Records" link below. Each county in Texas has a similar...

What are, if any, federal exemptions in a Chap 7 bankruptcy if I live overseas?

You can file in any district where you have majority of US assets. 28 U.S.C. Section 1408 provides in relevant part that “…a case under title 11...

Can wages be garnished for a private not federally guaranteed student loan in Texas?

It sounds like you have a private student loan. If that is the case, private student loans are basically the same as any other unsecured personal...

Sibling borrowing from a trust... what happens if he goes bankrupt?

Unfortunately, it is difficult to answer this question without reviewing the trust instrument. Nonetheless, assuming the trust is simply another...

Does a bankruptcy proceeding restart the clock for the statute of limitations? Can SOL be used as foreclosure defense?

A four-year statute of limitations applies to a suit to recover real property under a real property lien or foreclose on a real property lien....

I am considering bankruptcy. I am self employed. I have an IRA that I inherited. Will I lose that?

PLEASE consult with a LOCAL bankruptcy lawyer. The answers posted are too general. The issues is not the exemption of a IRA, but the exemption of...

It sounds like there has not yet been a garnishment (that is the proper term in Maryland). That is a good thing. 1) familiarize yourself with...

Can creditors take my money

As stated above, creditors may absolutely do so. They may garnish bank accounts, and in most states (not Texas) they may garnish your wages. You...