Can wages be garnished if I'm sending monthly amounts?

The holder of a judgment can always garnish until the debt is paid, unless there is a specific agreement promising to refrain from garnishing. If...

I am looking at filing a chapter 7. Wondering on cost?

There is nothing wrong with calling a couple of attorneys in your area and comparing rates. An attorney will always need a bit more of your story...

A pizza place has a lawyer contacting me regarding a check that did not clear what can i expect

It would be best just pay up quickly. If you haven't received a certified mail letter giving you 15 days to make the check (and any bank charges)...

In my opinion, unless the credit card debt was incurred for business purposes, you can be held liable for your spouse's credit card account (even...

Watch out for bankruptcy petition preparers. All they can legally do is type in your information with no legal advice.

Do you need an attorney for a simple Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (i.e. no house, no car, just unsecured credit card debt)?

I'd shop around to see what fees you may be quoted. There are some timing issues in BK that can cost you an asset (or a bill to the chapter 7...

What are the exemptions for personal bankruptcy in the state of Colorado?

Assuming you indeed use the Colorado exemptions (must have lived in Colorado for the past 2 years before filing BK), most exemptions are "per...

Who oversees that the final wishes of deceased person as far as monetary donations to non-profits are adhered to.

I would add that the will only governs property that has not been left to a beneficiary outside of probate. For instance, a "payable on death", or...

My husband died with no will. No kidsDo I need to hire a lawyer and file probate to open the estate. Is his sibling an heir too

Your understanding is generally correct. You will need to open a probate. However, the brother is not entitled to any notice or any property in...

I received judgment for money owed to me, the defendant is now filing Ch. 13 bankruptcy. Should I still file Proof of Claim?

I would add to the other great answers that if you have a judgment, the supporting documentation you should include would be a copy of the...