Can someone still garnish your wages if you never got a summons?

You may have been sued and served by what is called "substituted service." If the creditor couldn't find you, they may have published notice of...

I just moved to california from washington state. Can I file for bankruptsy here and go to 341 here

You can file in California once you have lived there for over 90 days in order to save you a trip back to Washington. You must use the exemptions...

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I am filing chapter 13 . My mother died. Can I request my insurance check $20,000 be made payable to my sister per mom's reques

No, you can't do this! What you are contemplating could be considered to be fraud. BTW, whoever told you this money would be confiscated is...

I am married and I am 30,000 in debt .I amin a debt program,but my husband has perfect credit will not file bankrupcy.

Debt settlement can be really harmful to your credit because you go without making payments for months & months. Each month that elapses, your...

Regarding the form to reaffirm my debt in my earlier questions

Many of the car lenders will not accept retain & pay as an option. They will pick up the vehicle once the bankruptcy is over.

I am currently 3 payments in arrears on a loan mod. Will I have to catch all payments in a 13 to keep the house?

In a Chapter 13, you have 5 years to catch up on the past due payments in your plan. You do not reaffirm on real estate loans, reaffirmation is...

Is it legal for the court to serve my wife when I'm the one being sued?

When you are sued, anyone who answers the door at your house may receive delivery, as long as it is a person "of suitable age & discretion." So...

I need a low cost bankruptcy lawyer chapter 7

When you go cheap, you get what you pay for! I have a video legal guide that explains why chosing a lawyer by price can be a bad idea. Go to my...

If the distribution is from interest or other earnings, I would think this would be income. If it is a withdrawal from principal or a loan, it...

Is there any way to settle judgments

Best way to settle court judgments is to offer cash in a lump sum! You may be able to settle for as little as 25% if you are "judgment proof,"...