Can I settle a housing debt so that it does not appear on my credit and if so how? Do I need a special lawyer or anything?

Yes, a judgment is valid in Texas for 10 years, and can be renewed for additional 10 year periods. So long as it is valid, it can remain on your...

All of the above are good answers for this question. I would definitely suggest that if possible you pay the amount due as soon as possible to get...

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Bankruptcy

Most people that file Chapter 7 bankruptcy here in Texas lose little or no property to the court-appointed bankruptcy trustee, only their debts....

Bankruptcy or not

Bankruptcy may be an option for you, but there is not enough information for me to say for sure. I would need a consultation with you to obtain...

Can BK affect spouse's credit when she co-signed for a car loan?

She does not have to file bankruptcy. The car loan which she cosigned does have to be listed on the bankruptcy, and you may or may not want to sign...

Husband out of work for last 10 months. Only gets $910 pension check, and small unemployment check. $70K CC debt. File BK?

Please consult an experienced debt relief attorney regarding your situation right away. You have considerable credit card debt, but as Texans, at...

A hospital is suing me to collect fees owed, I don't have health insurance, what can I do

You've asked a very expansive question, so you should consult a debt relief or bankruptcy lawyer, many of them including myself offer a free first...

No, generally speaking she is not personally responsible for the debt. In Texas, debt incurred during a marriage is presumed to be incurred on the...

Debt collection

If you have been sued for $75000, you need to hire an attorney to defend you, or to consider filing bankruptcy. You may not have any assets to...

We received a small claims judgment recently and need to know how to file a wage garnishment?

If the Judgment-Debtor (the person that you have the judgment against) still lives in Texas, wage garnishment is not available against them for...