Defend yourself in the suit. file a motion to dismiss.

I'm going through simple bankruptcy for credit card debt and the lawyer is asking

Give him what he asks for.

How does an HOA file a lien on a unit in foreclosure? Do you need a lawyer? Where would I file a lien?

Filing liens is technical work. use a lien company in your town.

If I pay off my mother's credit card debt, is there a form she can notarize so I get the money back after she dies?

A promissory note and an addendum to her estate planning documents should help.

I am a student and recently had my bank account garnished, I did not sign any court paperwork on this matter, is it legal?

Sounds like a trip to the court house is needed to review the courts file.

I have defaulted on my student loan and the creditors want to garnish my wages. Is there a way to get a settlement offer

Negotiate.

Stay of garnishment and payment by installment.

You can move to vacate the judgement, not an easy goal to accomplish. you can also request a decrease in the garnishment amount as an alternative.

Is there a special procedure for an HOA to file a claim with small claims court to collect unpaid HOA dues?

A summons and complaint for breach of contract.

I filed Ch7 Bk and recently received a discharge. I think that I listed the address for one of my creditors wrong because he did

You also could amend schedule F to make it official.

Someone reported my old house for blight "uncut grass". I was told by my township that I have 10 days to cut it...

Sounds like the town passed an ordinance which is probably enforceable as long as you are the owner of the property.