I think he is protected from garnishment in two ways. In general, the seaman's non-garnishment statute prohibits the attachment of seaman's...

You should go see a bankruptcy lawyer, or two and discuss your financial situation. Not necessarily because you should file bankruptcy, but because...

Should I contact a labor commissioner?

The labor board is probably your best avenue.

Private loan with naivent still reporting on my credit report

The statute of limitations and time to report on credit is tolled by the time you spend in your bankruptcy case, so you need to recalculate it.

Can I sue someone for a personal debt and fraud against me in Kentucky?

I assume you did not make a police report. If this happened to me, that would have been the first thing I would have done. Sure, you can sue...

If you know that the apartment was damaged by him then this bill should come as no surprise. Dispute this on all credit reports where it appears,...

Can I be arrested for unpaid fines?

Your lawyer might be building this up into something that it isn't and exaggerating the consequences so that the lawyer looks like a hero when you...

Can I reverse a judgment made in my absence?

I am sorry Bro, but you are NOT going to like this. You really need a reality check. Here goes: You can make a motion to try and set aside the...

Can I negotiate a debt settlement with collection agencies?

Try interviewing several other lawyers. But be wary of what they tell you. A settlement of 50 - 60% is actually pretty normal. Debt collectors love...

What can I do in this matter?

You want too much. You can't get your name off of this car any more than you can return a pack of gum after you chewed it all up. If she has the...