Can they take my dads money?

Possibly. If the surgery given rise to your dad's claim occurred before your dad's bankruptcy was filed, the trustee (bankruptcy estate) is...

Will a financial power of attorney form allow me to deal with the IRS on behalf of my wife?

For $1,200, you should be able to simply fill out form 9465 to set up an installment plan. Or, you can apply for a payment plan online...

Does having fewer creditors make it easier to bounce back from bankruptcy?

Reality, you don't need that many creditors to rebuild credit. You want to shoot for 3 credit cards. The bad news (sort of), after bankruptcy...

Student loan collection agency offers that I pay 50% of current amount. Is it a good deal to take to settle?

We cannot recommend a specific course of action. However for student loans, that is a pretty good deal. It won't get much better. At this point,...

Can I sue ex if he stops paying loan?

As Stephen points out, since this issue arises out of a divorce decree. You don't actually need to sue your ex. You would go back into family court...

Right now, the only way that brings the issue to a head is to sue the student loan servicer seeking a declaratory judgment that the loan is not yours.

Credit score went down because of a late payment on a petty amount. Is there a way to repair it?

Unfortunately, your credit report can contain true, and accurate information about you, even if that information is negative. Sorry. Out of...

What happens if an ex owes arrears child support and he declares bankruptcy-can you still have a willfullness trial

Yes. Back Child Support is not discharged in bankruptcy (but can be paid in a chapter 13). A willfulness trial can still proceed notwithstanding...

What can be done? i paid off a judgment over 2 years ago that is still held against me

Held against you how? Even if a judgment is paid, it stays on your credit report. The only thing that changes is that a comment should be entered...

No S.S.I. can only be attached to pay back taxes, federally guaranteed student loans, and child support/spousal support. Other creditors cannot...