I amassed $80,000 in gambling debt. I paid off everyone but one they are about $30,000. They have a wage garnish.

If your not willing to file bankruptcy, and you might not be because the gambling debt may be non-dischargeable, then your only option is to settle...

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What does it mean when a creditor calls and says someone is going to send you a summons??

They are threatening to sue you.

My mom is 88yrs old and on social security, fixed income, and having a hard time each month. she has an old credit card

Depending on her situation, your mother may be judgment proof. Most states do not allow garnishment of social security and if she doesn't own real...

Bankruptcy chap 11, def filed chap 11 2 wk ago, I filed a lien 9 month ago- am I a secured cridtor? how can I get a relief ?

If you want any chance of getting paid, you need to hire counsel. Chapter 11s are very procedural and your key to getting a leg up in this case is...

Can a mortgage company receive a termination of stay after the Trustee (ch. 7) has obtained a ruling for sale of real property?

Yes, the lender can get relief from stay. The bank may believe that they have a better recovery at a foreclosure sale. But, the first attorney is...

My father died with an intestate and insolvent estate. i never got involved with the property after his death, and walked away

HOA fees run with the title of the property, therefore, you are only liable if the title of the property has passed to you.

If I am sending a final payment on a judgement, when does the court know I paid it off?

To add to that, if the Plaintiff fails to file the satisfaction, there is generally a form for the Defendant to file that evidences the...

I filed bankruptcy in ohio in 2003 and I just found out I can file for back child support will the old bankruptcy be affected

Short answer, not likely. Long answer, maybe. If the money that your would have received would have prevented you from filing bankruptcy, then it...

Do most attorneys attend the Creditors Meeting?

In California, attorneys' can limit their scope of appearance in the matter, even down to the point where the attorney is responsible only for the...

I destroyed my credit do to mental illness. within a six month period. What type of bankruptcy do i file? Where do I start?

There are a lot of issues that you put out there in only a few sentences. You should speak with local bankruptcy counsel. They can discuss your...