The amount owed on a judgment is not static, it often increases by accruing interest, post judgment court costs ( including the garnishment) and in...

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If I own a sole-tenancy premarital house, is there a disadvantage to filing a joint bankruptcy prior to filing a divorce?

You should consult an experienced local bankruptcy attorney. I often recommend filing bankruptcy prior to the divorce because it simplifies divorce...

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What if I go chapter 7

Not nough info 2 answr. If the judgment is against only 1 LLC and not against you personally, may be ok to bankrupt or shut down just one LLC....

Why would it taken seven months to receive my settlement check, when it was settled out of court?

Not clear who is holding the money. If it is the defendant, then it sounds like they are stalling. Contact your attorney about enforcement options.

How do I stop wage garnishment without do a bankruptcy

Mr. Stempler's answer is as good as it gets without filing bankruptcy. I would ask why not bankruptcy? You may think it can't help you but if you...

I loaned money (2 times) to a company. they filed chapter 11 bankruptcy. will i be able to get my money back?

At some point the company, or other parties will present a plan to the Court which proposes payment terms. Generally unsecured creditors do not get...

I have a collections lawyer trying to contact me.

Yes it can be pursued. You need to know if they already have a judgment as that answer will determine how long they have left to use the legal...

They can report it on your credit, send you to collectors who will harass incessantly, file a lawsuit and get a judgment which may be enforceable...

Summons

Typically, if a collection attorney offers a Stipulation/agreement at this point it will set out some sort of payment arrangement, and it will...

My attorney states I cannot file contempt of court to get his share of awarded debt paid, garnished...and that I would have to t

Once again property settlements and debt division done in divorce that have little or no practical application in reality. Unfortunately many...