See a CPA after 4/15 about possibly calculating how much of your settlement was wages and how much wasn’t and how to report it. The type of 1099...

If you have a gain, yes you will owe tax.

Report his forgery as ID Theft at irs.gov and hire a tax lawyer asap to defend you.

If you can afford a lawyer and resume and maintain your mortgage payment obligations, bankruptcy may be an option but you will need to act very fast.

On forcing, Not legally. Agreed with the prior answer unless he disputes the amount of the assessment, can substantiate his proof and never...

You also need to file Forms W2 and W3.

You could file a proof of claim in the bankruptcy. You didn’t provide enough information on the law firm charge but if it was unauthorized,...

Yes. Credit card contracts are terminable at will by the issuer.

Not legally…………………………………………………………………………

That’s a good Q for your lawyer (I tried to find an answer, couldn’t and suspect Status - No Proof of Claim).