When a personal injury case is being settled can a debt that is 7 to 10 years old be paid out of my money?

Since it is your attorney describing the payments to be made, ask your attorney before signing a settlement. There should be an accounting to...

At least one discrepancy may be in the facts you describe. It appears inconsistent to have a pending judgment against you, and also saying you...

How can I consolidate two identical divorce causes in Texas?

Your facts describe a divorce issue, so the case is being moved to that legal area.

If a creditor gets a judgment in Texas, can they get a bank levy and garnish a paycard?

Not a simple answer. Yes, pay advices issued by employers who have offices located in states that allow garnishment, are allowed targets. ...

This type of question does not really ask a legal question, but rather depends on your personal preference as to what option is best for you,...

What is the statutory limitation on a timeshare that is 20 something year old in Texas?

If you owned a timeshare which was listed and surrendered in a bankruptcy you filed, and you received a discharge, then the collection of that debt...

Financially supporting a household member could be a factor in including a non- relative in a bankruptcy household, provided that any income and...

Debt Collection

Yes, a statute that exempts a Texas homestead from seizure for the claims of creditors, can be found at Section 41.001 (a) of the Texas Property...

I lent $14,000 to a friend who was behind on their mortgage. They are now divorcing. Can I file a lien or judgement?

The more you have in writing, the better are your chances for protecting your right to repayment. There is a reason banks make such loans with...

Bankruptcy and hardships

In 2005 Congress increased the burden for discharge of federally guaranteed student loans, to require proof of an “undue burden”, and left it to...