How can you recoup losses paid to a debt collector that had a false judgement against you?

You should consult with a local attorney with experience in debt collection defense or consumer rights. Challenging a judgment that was entered...

Bankruptcy with a case in Appeals court

You should consult with a local bankruptcy attorney. If you had one in the bankruptcy they can answer this. If you did not have an attorney and...

If I file bankruptcy will it affect my husband getting permanent residence?

My experience as a bankruptcy attorney who has represented a number of bankruptcy clients with immigration issues and coordinate with immigration...

The answer to this question is very fact sensitive. You should consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney in your area. They will need to know...

Do I have recourse if a Bankruptcy Trustee refunds money I paid towards my bankruptcy directly to lawyer ?

You should try again to get a clear accounting from your attorney. Keep in mind that $ paid for bankruptcy services must generally be disclosed in...

Will bankruptcy discharge a lien? I have a criminal restitution lien against me. Will BK dismiss it in CA?

Criminal restitution is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. If there is a lien, it may become a lien against any interest you acquire in any type of...

Once I obtain the court documents stating dismissed for lack of prosecution can I then ask the credit agencies to remove it?

The fact that you haven't heard anything in 6 months is concerning. You should consult a local attorney with experience in collection...

My husband and I filed bankruptcy on May 2nd and the creditors lawyer was notified right away and still garnished 4 weeks checks

If the creditor was notified and continues the garnishment after the bankruptcy was filed they could be liable for sanctions. Insist on an in...

Chapter 13 and buying a home

If your chapter 13 bankruptcy is not completed and discharged you should certainly consult with your bankruptcy attorney in that case before...

I have a public record on my credit for an eviction its been 7 years since the eviction.

Items will remain on the report depending on the type of report for 7-10 years. However you could send a written dispute letter to each of the...